Annual Report 2018

OKLAHOMA 4-H 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

STEM OPPORTUNITIES GROW New program introduces STEM to 4-H members

YOUTH IN ACTION 4-H member named national winner in agriculture

WILDFIRE RELIEF 4-H members lend a hand to help those impacted

TABLE OF CONTENTS OKLAHOMA 4-H ANNUAL REPORT Issued July 2019 PUBLISHED BY: Oklahoma 4-H Foundation MILFORD H. JENKINS Executive Director Oklahoma 4-H Foundation KEVIN ALLEN Assistant Director Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H Program Leader KRISTIN YOUNG Marketing Coordinator Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Special thanks to Todd Johnson, Trisha Gedon and those quoted within for their contributions.

Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesy of Todd Johnson or Oklahoma 4-H. 205 4-H Youth Development Building Stillwater, OK 74078n.com

The Oklahoma 4-H Annual Report is published annually for 4-H supporters and Oklahoma 4-H alumni.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Vice President of the Division of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at no cost to taxpayers.

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4-H Aids in Wildfire Relief Sparking Innovation Donor Spotlight: The Davidsons Youth in Action: Serena Woodard A Piece of 4-H History Enhancement Grants Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame Outstanding Alumni and Partners 4-H Foundation News Scholarship Winners Order of the Clover Honorary and Memorial Gifts Statement of Financial Position

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: “What will you do today to make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma 4-H youth?” Displayed on the front entrance of the state 4-H office, this thoughtprovoking question inspires visitors and staff daily.

Featured in this Annual Report are stories about Oklahoma 4-H Foundation donors making a difference in the lives of 4-H members through generous gifts.

Simply stated, investing in youth today is an investment in the future of Oklahoma. One example is evidenced by 4-H members’ testimonies of how STEM is enriching their lives. By giving opportunities for STEMists to lead workshops or 4-H members to participate in STEM activities, donors are making a difference.

Charitable gifts to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation empower 4-H youth to make a difference in the lives of their fellow 4-H’ers through hands-on workshops and educational programs funded by enhancement grants.

Scholarships made possible by charitable gifts from benevolent donors continue to impact 4-H youth. These are gifts from visionary philanthropists, such as Audrey M. Hendershot and Joseph E. Robert, Jr., who provided scholarships for 4-H youth aspiring to be future physicians interested in practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma.

Growth of the 4-H Foundation continues with the help of generous benefactors.

Outright cash contributions and sponsorships of $486,208 increased 7.4 percent in 2018. Program expenses (e.g., scholarships, STEM, educational grants, etc.) of $622,815 in 2018 brought the past five year’s total to more than $2.5 million invested in 4-H youth.

In my new role as the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation’s executive director, I want to give a special thanks to my predecessor, Blayne Arthur. She truly made a difference! Building upon her hard work and success, along with the success of the 4-H Foundation’s Board of Directors; Oklahoma 4-H and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service state and county leaders; and educators, staff, donors and volunteers, will be my highest priority. The Oklahoma 4-H organization enjoys a rich tradition of teamwork from individuals who are dedicated to making tomorrow better for our members.

Your Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is strongly positioned to reach even higher levels of fundraising success in the future to benefit 4-H youth. Everything we do is about them. Working together, we can further expand on the rich heritage, traditions and flourishing culture of 4-H generosity.

Excitement abounds for Oklahoma 4-H’s future and what can be achieved by all of us involved in the 4-H family. As we reflect and celebrate the accomplishments of 2018, may we collectively dream about the future and what we can achieve for 4-H members in 2019 and beyond.

“What did you do today to make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma 4-H youth?” This question prompts us each day to reflect, ponder and ask ourselves, did I make a difference today?

Feel free to call the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation office at 405-744-5390 if we can be of assistance to you.

Sincerely,

PRESIDENT TERRY STOWERS, Norman VICE PRESIDENT JERED DAVIDSON, Edmond TREASURER PAUL JACKSON, Ringling PAST PRESIDENT JAN KUNZE, Oklahoma City BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANN BENSON, Stillwater HOLLY BUNT, Enid DAN BOMHOFF, Okarche STEVE BOMHOFF, Okarche BEVERLY CHAPMAN, Calvin CARLY CORDELL, Enid DALACY DOCKREY, Shawnee JIM EDEN, Stillwater VALERI TERRY EVANS, Cashion JOHN GRUNDMANN, Shawnee OLIVIA HAMILTON, Ada JERRY KIEFER, Edmond RYAN McMULLEN, Burns Flat RODD MOESEL, Oklahoma City GAYE PFEIFFER, Orlando GWEN SHAW, Edmond DEREK SMITHEE, Edmond LIZ TAYLOR, Chickasha DIXIE THOMAS, Wichita, Kansas SARAH WEEKS, Shawnee EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS THOMAS G. COON, Stillwater KEVIN ALLEN, Stillwater ADVISORY DIRECTORS ANGELA HUDSON, Oklahoma City MELANIE MATT, Woodward TRENT GIBBS, Duncan HADLEY GRIFFITH, Shawnee MILFORD H. JENKINS, Executive Director

MILFORD H. JENKINS Executive Director, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation

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FEATURE STORIES

4-H AIDS IN WILDFIRE RELIEF When wildfires devastated parts of northwest Oklahoma in spring 2018, Oklahoma 4-H members stepped up to help those impacted Story by Trisha Gedon

It is a pretty normal occurrence to find 4-H members showing “When I was in 4-H, citizenship was my project, so I love seeing livestock at the county fair, giving a speech on the importance of the kids do this and come together for the common good,” Nel living a healthy lifestyle or taking part in a robotics competition. said. “The kids enjoy it and understand the importance of giving Something else that is normal is to find these club members back to their communities. I had a parent tell me this is what she lending a helping hand in their communities. loves about 4-H and this is what 4-H is all about.”

In spring 2018, wildfires in the northwestern part of the state Custer County 4-H’ers helped in other ways, too. A group destroyed farm equipment, barns and crops. Livestock were killed accepted donations at Tractor Supply in Weatherford, Oklahoma, when they could not outrun the flames. For some families, the said Radonna Sawatzky, Custer County family and consumer place they called home was destroyed. sciences and 4-H educator.

4-H’ers from all over Oklahoma stepped up to the plate to help “We received $8,000 worth of donations that included feed, in any way they could. fencing supplies, milk replacement and veterinary supplies that For 4-H members in Custer County, that help came in the form went to Dewey County,” Sawatzky said. “We also were able to of making sack lunches for the donate a cattle trailer full of personal hundreds of firemen who were items to those individuals who lost out battling the blazes. their homes in Vici.”

Jordan Nel, Custer County In addition, the Oklahoma Home 4-H educator, said it is and Community Education groups in important for her club members Custer, Jackson and Greer counties to give back to the community. put together bags with shampoo, “One of my 4-H parents is soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, a manager at the local United razors, washcloths and other small grocery store and they’d been items for firemen staying in the contacted by the Oklahoma dorms at Southwestern Oklahoma Forestry Services to prepare State University. sack lunches for the firemen,” In Canadian County, 4-H educator — Jered Campbell Nel said. “Then, the store Liz Nicholson said she had nearly contacted our 4-H group to see 50 club members, ranging from if we could help assemble the Cloverbuds to teen leaders, working meals. In total, we packed more than 1,220 lunches.” on wildfire relief. They coordinated efforts to collect items to assist The 4-H’ers went to the grocery store after school to help prep with cleanup and rebuilding fences. The group also collected the sacks, which contained eight or nine items such as candy bars, donations of feed for horses, cattle, pigs, goats and sheep. fruit, beef jerky, cookies and silverware. Sandwiches were added “Our younger 4-H’ers think it’s important to help the people the next morning before delivery. who help us, like the firefighters,” Nicholson said. “They don’t

“This kind of effort helps teach our 4-H’ers that whenever a disaster strikes, the right thing to do is help where you can.

I’m proud of what our kids have done and will do in the days ahead.”

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really understand the agricultural loss at their age, so they relate closer to the firefighters. The older kids have an entirely different outlook on things. They saw the damage that was done and immediately wanted to know how they could help.”

4-H’ers in Beckham County also helped with wildfire relief by collecting monetary donations in their communities.

“The money we collected helped with the expenses the fire departments had,” said Greg Hartman, Beckham County 4-H educator. “We really wanted to say thank you to the men and women with the area fire department and let them know they are really appreciated.”

Although they were nowhere near the fires, 4-H’ers in McCurtain County wanted to step up and help, too.

Jarred Campbell, 4-H educator in McCurtain County, said his club members partnered with the McCurtain County Cattleman’s Association to organize the Posts for the Prairie Relief Fund.

“We accepted monetary donations to send pressure-treated fence posts to assist with ranch rebuilding effort for counties in northwest Oklahoma,” Campbell said. “All the money we collected was used to purchase fence supplies delivered directly to the affected areas at no cost to the ranchers who received them.”

Additionally, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation established a special wildfire recovery account to assist the 25 4-H families who lost everything in the fires.

Individuals in Oklahoma and across the country generously donated to the Foundation in support of wildfire relief. In total, $66,468.22 was raised.

“This kind of effort helps teach our 4-H’ers that whenever a disaster strikes, the right thing to do is help where you can,” Campbell said. “I’m proud of what our kids have done and will do in the days ahead.”

In September 2018, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation staff, along with representatives from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation, present more than $66,000 to 4-H families in Dewey and Woodward counties impacted by wildfires.

Custer County 4-H members assemble sack lunches for firemen. Photo courtesy of Jordan Nel.

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In 2018, Jeff Sallee and the STEMists reached approximately 95,000 youth through STEM programs. JinYu Burnham (far right) launches paper rockets during a STEMist rocketry lesson.

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SPARKING INNOVATION A new program brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities to Oklahoma 4-H members Story by Rachel Booth

The roots of science, technology, engineering and mathematics run deep in the heart of the Oklahoma 4-H organization. Today, 4-H members are introduced to STEM through innovative curriculum and programs. One way STEM curriculum is delivered to Oklahoma youth is through the 4-H STEMist Program.

Initiated in 2017, the STEMist Program is comprised of college students with backgrounds or interests in science. These students spend their summers traveling the state to conduct STEM workshops at 4-H camps and other events, presenting STEM education to members in fun, hands-on activities and lessons.

In addition to the STEMists teaching kids about STEM, they also provide 4-H educators and volunteers with current STEM knowledge and curriculum.

Jeff Sallee, associate professor and Extension specialist in the state 4-H office, said his goal when creating the STEMist Program was to introduce 4-H members to careers and opportunities within the STEM field.

“There is a need for STEM workers in today’s society, and sparking kids’ interest in STEM not only opens job opportunities for them, but also fills a societal need,” Sallee said.

Workshops offered through the STEMist Program range from drone technology and solar energy to rocketry and water science. The college students who serve as STEMists are trained through peer-learning and interactive instruction, preparing them to facilitate top-notch STEM curriculum at events. The students become well-versed in a variety of science-related programs before they begin their roles as STEMists.

Sallee said he liked the idea of college students going out to teach 4-H members because the 4-H members and college students are closer in age, which sometimes is more impactful than an adult educator.

In summer 2018, Sallee trained eight college students to serve as STEMists. One of those STEMists was JinYu Burnham, a senior at Oklahoma State University. Burnham said she enjoyed working

with the kids and watching them engage with the STEM programs.

“I think the STEMist Program is a good way to spark interest and expose youth to STEM fields,” Burnham said. “Youth are tomorrow’s leaders and where we need to put our investments and time.”

Madison Deeds, an OSU sophomore, also served as a STEMist in summer 2018, through which she ignited her passion for working with youth.

“During my time as a STEMist, I developed my interest in youth education,” Deeds said. “I also increased my knowledge about science-related fields and sharpened my teaching skills.”

Deeds said her summer spent as a STEMist was a rewarding experience she will never forget.

“There was nothing better than seeing all of the kids’ faces light up once they achieved the end goal of their projects,” she said.

In summer 2019, the STEMist Program will begin its 3rd year with new workshops and curriculum to offer 4-H youth, educators and leaders.

Deeds plans to return to Oklahoma 4-H as a STEMist for her second term.

“I’m looking forward to continuing my role as a STEMist,” Deeds said. “We have some new activities to offer 4-H members.”

Sallee said he is excited for the future of the STEMist Program.

“We hope the program will help continue to increase the scientific literacy of Oklahoma youth,” he said.

The STEMist Program is made possible through sponsorship from Enel Green Power and EPSCoR. Their support has allowed the continued growth and popularity of the program.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: THE DAVIDSONS A pair of Oklahoma 4-H sweethearts remain close to the organization that brought them together Story by Kristin Young

Many alumni credit 4-H for developing life skills, career preparedness and lasting friendships. For Jered and Lindsey Davidson, involvement in 4-H not only led them to a lifelong passion for the organization, but also lifelong partners in marriage.

Both fourth generation 4-H members, Jered and Lindsey have bled green since the beginning. The couple both remember the

Jered and Lindsey pose for a photo after the 2006 State 4-H Roundup. Photo courtesy of the Davidsons.

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excitement they felt when they finally were old enough to become official 4-H members.

“On my 9th birthday, I filled out my enrollment form at the county Extension office,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey, a nine-year Osage County 4-H alumna, said the 4-H tradition runs deep in her family. She and her family spent countless hours traveling the state participating in various 4-H activities, ranging from livestock shows to speech contests. In addition to showing livestock, Lindsey was active in the areas of food science, public speaking and leadership, and was named a state project winner in food science and advanced achievement.

Jered also had an exemplary 4-H career. A Caddo County 4-H alumnus, Jered spent his 10-year 4-H career involved in the conservation of natural resources project area. He wrapped up his 4-H career in 2006 by serving a term as state 4-H president and being inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.

Reflecting on his time in 4-H, Jered said the organization was instrumental in teaching him the importance of empathy and being a lifelong learner, providing avenues to meet new people, explore new ideas and get outside his comfort zone.

As 4-H members, Jered and Lindsey attended several state and national events, including Citizenship Washington Focus, Kansas City Global Conference and National 4-H Congress. However, one special 4-H event stands out as the beginning of their love story.

In 2002, Jered and Lindsey attended State 4-H Club Congress.

Jered was part of the State 4-H Ambassador welcome team when Lindsey’s mom dropped her off to check in.

“With my luggage in tow, Jered helped me with my bags and opened the door,” Lindsey said. “For me, it was love at first sight.

My mom picked me up from the conference two days later and I told her I found the guy I was going to marry one day.”

At the end of the event, a smitten Lindsey convinced Jered to take a picture with her. Today, Lindsey said she still has that picture framed on her nightstand.

In addition to their monetary support of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, the Davidsons have stayed involved by offering training workshops at 4-H leadership retreats, emceeing State 4-H Honor Night Assembly and lending a helping hand to members across the state. Photo courtesy of the Davidsons.

Their chance encounter at State 4-H Club Congress blossomed into a great friendship, Jered said, and the two remained close friends throughout the duration of their 4-H careers.

“I was always attracted to Lindsey’s constant energy and enthusiasm for life and her 4-H work,” he said. “She was an extremely hard worker.”

After several years of staying “just friends,” the pair went on their first date shortly after State 4-H Roundup in 2006, setting the stage for many dates to come.

Jered and Lindsey attended Oklahoma State University, where they majored in agricultural economics and agricultural leadership, respectively. Jered went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma and began working as an attorney at The Public Finance Law Group PLLC. Lindsey obtained a master’s of agriculture from OSU and now serves as the social media — Lindsey communications coordinator for OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Although her future career path in communications was something she did not anticipate as a young 4-H member, Lindsey said her 4-H experiences prepared her to be successful professionally.

“There are many things I am thankful for when it comes to the skills that 4-H has provided me over the years,” she said. “Being able to communicate clearly and effectively is something I use each and every day. Learning public speaking at a young age by participating in speeches and demonstrations helped prepare me for my future.”

Eleven years after that State 4-H Club Congress, Lindsey’s childhood prediction came true when the pair married in 2013.

Jointly, the Davidsons agreed that remaining close to the 4-H

organization as supporters would be a top priority as they started their lives together.

“Our position in the 4-H program has shifted, we are on the other side of positive youth development — as adults,” Lindsey said. “We like to volunteer and give back whenever we have the chance to do so. It’s important for kids today to have the same opportunities we enjoyed and grew from.”

Jered said it was never a question whether he would support the organization that shaped much of who he is today. He said the adults who played influential roles in his 4-H career inspired him to give back, and he aims to pass along that inspiration to current and future 4-H’ers.

Jered currently serves as vice president of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Board of Directors.

His 14-year tenure on the board of directors has been served with the purpose of reducing the financial Davidson responsibilities of 4-H members in leadership roles and increasing scholarship dollars for members attending national trips. He said it is important to provide youth with opportunities to have the life-changing experiences 4-H offers.

Jered and Lindsey said they will continue to be strong advocates for the 4-H organization.

“By participating in 4-H, doors are opened, minds are expanded and goals become a reality,” Lindsey said. “There are many amazing things this organization provides, one being a safe place to succeed and fail. This type of positive youth development is needed today more than ever.”

“By participating in 4-H, doors are opened, minds are expanded and goals become a reality.”

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YOUTH IN ACTION: SERENA WOODARD Pittsburg County 4-H member wins coveted national award Story by Trisha Gedon

“Agriculture is part of our everyday lives. Without agriculture, we wouldn’t have roofs over our heads, clothes on our bodies or food on our tables. I think it’s so important, especially for this younger generation, to know where everything comes from.” — Serena Woodard What a difference a year makes. On March 20, 2018, Pittsburg County 4-H member Serena Woodard stood on stage in Washington, D.C., to accept the 4-H Youth in Action Agriculture Pillar Award.

This national award recognizes resilience and leadership within 4-H and showcases individuals who have overcome challenges and used their 4-H knowledge to create a lasting impact.

Serena’s leadership skills are evident in everything she does in 4-H, but this honor also recognizes her ability to overcome adversity. Exactly one year earlier, March 20, 2017, Serena and her family lost their home to a fire.

Numerous 4-H awards, her official State 4-H Ambassador uniform, her show rabbits, literally everything she’d worked for in her life and what her family had worked for, went up in flames.

Despite this devastation, Serena knew the importance of her 4-H work and was determined to continue being the leader and role model she always has been. She never lost faith and her 4-H family rallied around her and her family to help them get started once again.

“4-H Day at the Capitol was just two weeks away and I no longer had my 4-H Ambassador uniform to wear,” she said.

“After calling my 4-H educator, things started falling into place.

Within hours, 4-H’ers from across the state got word of what had happened, and they started helping with everything from getting

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my family food and clothing to supplying food for our animals.

That’s when I knew I would be able to carry on with the 4-H work I’d started.”

Her desire to become a leader and help others began at an early age. Her ability to overcome the adversity of losing her home to a fire, coupled with the educational workshops she teaches that have a lasting impact on thousands of school-age children across the state, are two things that have made Serena a standout in the 4-H world and deserving of national recognition.

Serena’s early 4-H career was centered around her love of dancing. She gave presentations and talks on dance. When she was in sixth grade, Serena, along with her older sister Megan, began teaching Woodard’s Workshops. At the time, the workshops were mostly craft-based.

Serena’s mother, Kathy Woodard, assumed her daughter’s 4-H career would remain focused on dance.

“One day she came home and said she wanted a goat,” Kathy said. “I said, OK, let’s get a goat. Her love of agriculture just ran away from there.”

The following year, Serena decided to switch things up and focus more on agriculture in Woodard’s Workshops.

“I switched the focus because I realized many of my classmates didn’t know much about agriculture and how much it impacts our everyday living and society,” she said. “Agriculture is part of our

everyday lives. Without agriculture, we wouldn’t have roofs over our heads, clothes on our bodies or food on our tables. I think it’s so important, especially for this younger generation, to know where everything comes from. Besides, I really love working with kids and seeing them expand their knowledge and grow to their fullest potential.”

The workshops cover different areas in agricultural science such as bee-keeping, entomology, animal science, hydroponics and gardening, and are more than simply telling students about agriculture. Serena creates hands-on opportunities to help reinforce the lessons.

For example, at a recent workshop about bee-keeping, one participant tried on a bee-keeping suit. The group tasted some honey Serena had harvested from the hives she keeps at her home. In addition, the students also did a craft project that consisted of making a bee out of construction paper.

“Hands-on activities like this really help reinforce the lessons I’m teaching,” she said. “It also gives them a project that is ready for the county fair. The bees the kids made can be entered into the paper project area at the fair if they are in 4-H. If they’re not, this is one way to help encourage them to become members.”

To date, Woodard’s Workshops have been taught in 39 counties, reaching more than 40,000 students.

Woodard has held numerous leadership roles such as Pittsburg County 4-H president, State 4-H Ambassador, Southeast District representative for the State 4-H Leadership Council and adviser for the Pittsburg County Ambassador Program. She also started a community garden project that donates fresh produce to families in need.

Serena Woodard received a $5,000 scholarship and served as a spokesperson for 4-H agriculture programming in 2018. Photo courtesy of National 4-H.

Greg Owen has been Serena’s 4-H educator for a number of years and describes her as an excellent role model and leader for the 4-H organization.

“Serena is the true essence of a leader,” Owen said. “She never lets a challenge get in her way and if she doesn’t succeed the first time she tries something, she keeps pushing forward.”

Resilience is a way of life for Serena. If things do not work out the way she had planned, she finds another way to accomplish her goals. Owen said Serena finds ways to overcome obstacles and continue leaving things better than she found them.

In addition to her national award, Serena served a term as a national spokesperson for 4-H agriculture programming.

Her expertise was shared throughout countless speaking appearances, including Bayer’s Farm Progress Show, 4-H AgriScience Summit and 4-H Ideas Forum. Serena’s passion for 4-H also was shared in Teen Vogue Magazine, and she continuously was a key player in National 4-H Council’s social media presence.

Although her term has ended, Serena continues to promote her enthusiasm and knowledge for the agricultural industry. In May 2019, Serena served as a panelist at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Life in Rural America Symposium.

Serena’s countless accomplishments are something of which her mother is very proud.

“We are so proud of Serena for winning this award,” Kathy said. “She’s got such a positive outlook. After the fire, she told me things would get better, and she was right — they did get better.

I do not have any worries about her succeeding in life. When she sees something she wants, she goes for it. I attribute these skills to 4-H.”

Woodard is the third Youth in Action Pillar Winner from Oklahoma, and all the winners are products of the Pittsburg County 4-H program.

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A PIECE OF 4-H HISTORY Former 4-H’er reunites with lost record book more than 60 years later

Story by Trisha Gedon

Social media. Everyone knows it can be a powerful thing. High school friendships from yesteryear have been renewed. A lost piece of jewelry has been reunited with its owner. Some even claim they have found true love.

And now, thanks to the perseverance of a 4-H educator, an octogenarian living in Paramount, California, has been reunited with the 4-H record book she compiled as an active 4-H member in Bryan County more than 60 years ago.

The journey to reunite the record book with its creator, Leona (Johnson) Stahovich, began when Pushmataha County 4-H educator Elizabeth Witt found it in the county Extension office.

“I found it on top of a filing cabinet along with some other old binders,” Witt said. “I asked my secretary what it was and why we still had it.”

Witt learned that staff at the Extension office attempted to locate Stahovich a few years ago but were unsuccessful.

“Upon opening the book and discovering how old it was, along with the pictures it contained, I felt like it was a prized possession, an antique and piece of history,” she said. “I felt if it had been my grandmother’s record book, I would’ve been beyond thrilled to have it returned. It was obvious Leona had worked hard on it.”

Witt said that was when she decided to turn to social media for help. She took some pictures of the book to see if anyone might recognize Stahovich’s name or face from a group photo taken when she attended State 4-H Roundup. The post was shared numerous times and luckily, someone from the Durant area provided Witt with Leona’s married name.

“I searched Facebook for a Leona Stahovich and located an older person who resembled the young woman in the photos from the record book,” she said. “I sent her a message through Facebook, but it did not appear she was very active on her page.”

Still determined to locate the former 4-H’er, Witt then looked through Leona’s friends on Facebook and sent messages to those with the same last name, thinking they could be her relatives. The

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next day Witt received a message from someone who indicated Leona was her husband’s grandmother. Witt then asked if she could contact her by phone.

“Her granddaughter-in-law said she’d already called Leona to tell her what was going on and said Leona was very excited,” Witt said. “We connected by phone that same afternoon and spoke for about 45 minutes. The whole process took less than a week.

I found the book on Monday and was talking to Leona by that Thursday. Social media is amazing.”

Witt also connected with the University of California Cooperative Extension to see if they may be able to assist in getting the book back to Stahovich. She located Dawn Fuller, 4-H program coordinator for Los Angeles County, who was able to return the book in person.

“Leona is truly a pioneer in many ways — cutting her own path in life,” Fuller said. “She was, and still is, bold, smart, funny, fiery and a woman who knew what she wanted to do in life and then accomplished it. She is fascinating and adventuresome and someone I was honored to meet and spend some time with.”

Fuller also acknowledged so many of Stahovich’s generation are gone now and their stories will be lost. This record book is one way to preserve those stories for the younger generations in her family.

Stahovich, now 83, said she is thrilled to have her record book back and has already shown it to several friends.

“I’m amazed someone would care so much about me and take the time to find me from the checkerboard life I’ve lived,” she said.

“My son and daughter-in-law even flew in from South Carolina to be here when the book was delivered. Joe, my son, read through it twice while he was here and told me he was so proud of me.”

Thumbing through the pages of her past, Stahovich said the record book brings back so many fond memories of her life in Oklahoma. She finds it amazing that many of the things she did as a member of the Cobb 4-H Club, such as gardening and canning,

Flipping through her record book, Leona (Johnson) Stahovich recalled countless memories from her 4-H career. She said many of the skills she learned in 4-H are still valuable in her life more than 60 years later.

“Upon opening the book and discovering how old it was, along with the pictures it contained, I felt like it was a prized possession, an antique and piece of history.” — Elizabeth Witt are things she still enjoys today. The oldest of 11 children, she grew up on a 160-acre farm in Cobb, Oklahoma. All of her siblings also were involved in 4-H. “We lived on a working farm where we milked cows, raised pigs and chickens, sold cream, grew a garden and canned,” Stahovich said. “My 4-H leader was Mrs. Doug Duke. She had more patience with me and wanted me to excel. Because of her, I did. She took me under her wing.”

Stahovich recalls making an apron, as well as canning some peaches for the fair. She said that helped her pay for school clothes and that all of her 4-H experiences were valuable.

“We learned to set the table and they taught us everything we needed to know to be a homemaker,” she said. “I moved to Redondo Beach, California, in 1953 and graduated from high school in 1954. One week out of high school I went to work for the telephone company. I think I was hired because of all of my 4-H experiences. I was there for 41 years and I know what I learned in 4-H helped me have a successful career.”

Stahovich also said she attended State 4-H Roundup on the then Oklahoma A&M Campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She earned her trip to 4-H Roundup by winning the beauty and health contest in Bryan County. While at 4-H Roundup, she was named the state winner in the electric team demonstration, as well as the state winner in the beauty contest.

In addition to these awards, 4-H Roundup holds another special memory for her.

“I got my very first kiss at Theta Pond,” she said.

Having an opportunity to step back into her past has been a wonderful experience for Stahovich and she is thankful to Witt for taking the time to track her down and to Fuller for returning the book in person.

“My 4-H experiences are very dear to me and I can share them with my family now that I have my record book back,” she said.

“I’m so thankful for that.”

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ENHANCEMENT GRANTS SOMETHING FISHY As part of the Grady County 4-H program’s Summer of Science workshop series in 2018, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation enhancement grant funds were used to put on a marine biology and water education day camp.

Liz Taylor, Grady County 4-H educator, said the idea for the day camp came from one of her 4-H members.

“One of my teens said she loved dissecting starfish and would like other kids to be able to do it,” Taylor said. “She practiced and studied dissecting the starfish and was ready to teach it. I worked on getting other activities dealing with fish and water and it made for a great day camp.”

Grady County 4-H’ers who attended the camp participated in a full day of hands-on activities including dissecting starfish, extracting pearls from oysters and making PVC pipe fishing poles.

Another focus of the day camp was the importance of clean water. Members engaged in a hands-on watershed activity using the Enviroscape Watershed Model and learned about water conservation methods.

“The kids learned that science can be fun, science can be gross, but understanding the world around us is important so we can protect our world and environment,” Taylor said. “This day camp was made possible through the enhancement grant we received. Thank you, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation!”

Liz Taylor, Grady County 4-H educator, assists two 4-H members in dissecting a starfish.

SEWING CAMP Funded by an Oklahoma 4-H Foundation enhancement grant, the Pittsburg County 4-H program hosted its first Sewing for Service camp.

The three-day camp was led by Pittsburg County 4-H member Hali Bailey and members of the Pittsburg County Oklahoma Home and Community Education group. Other Pittsburg County 4-H Ambassadors helped coordinate the event and identify the supplies needed to give a complete sewing kit to every camper.

In total, 20 youth attended the camp. The camp was focused on teaching campers the art of sewing and how sewing can be used in community service efforts.

Campers became familiar with sewing machines, learning the different parts of the machine and how it operates. Additionally, campers learned about different types of fabric and the projects they can construct with various fabric.

Rachel Lockwood, Pittsburg County family and consumer sciences educator, said a favorite activity among the campers was sewing pillowcases. After completing their pillowcases, the campers learned about a pillowcase dress project and how pillowcase dresses are needed for young girls to wear in developing countries.

“Once they learned of the need in Guatemala for pillowcase dresses, each participant donated their completed dress,” Lockwood said.

The rest of the camp was spent completing other sewing projects such as cellphone holders, bookmarks and hot pads.

Lockwood said the campers left feeling confident in their new sewing abilities and excited to serve others with their new skills.

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Pittsburg County OHCE member and 4-H member show off a sewing project. Photo courtesy of Rachel Lockwood.

WILDLIFE CAMP Using enhancement grant funds, the Logan County 4-H program hosted the Wildlife Day Camp in summer 2018. More than 80 4-H members were exposed to the great outdoors through the day camp.

Cynthia Klumpp, Logan County 4-H educator, said the objective of the camp was to help youth develop 4-H project skills, as well as a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

Klumpp said aside from learning more about outdoor activities, day camps like the wildlife camp refine life skills for all 4-H members involved.

“Day camps provide a great venue for developing leadership skills in older 4-H members while allowing younger members the opportunity to learn and grow beyond the local level,” she said.

Logan County 4-H teen leaders stepped up to help conduct workshops at the Wildlife Day Camp. 4-H’er Wyatt Hood shared his passion for the outdoors by introducing campers to leaf collecting and forestry. Additionally, 4-H’er Bridger Arrington taught campers how to identify animal tracks and make plaster casts of the tracks.

Other camp activities included archery and fishing. 4-H members became familiar with the parts of a bow and arrow and learned the importance of shooting safety. The camp also included a fishing exercise at Mineral Wells Park in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where members were introduced to a variety of native fish and made their own fishing lures.

Klumpp said the funds she received from Oklahoma 4-H Foundation enhancement grants were essential in hosting this successful camp.

A Logan County 4-H member makes a fishing lure at 4-H Outdoor Camp. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Klumpp.

AMBASSADOR TEAM Amanda Tresslar, Okfuskee County 4-H educator, realized a need for a 4-H Ambassador Team in her county.

“I wanted to start an Ambassador Team to help promote the Okfuskee County 4-H program, along with letting our team work closely with our local sponsors in the county,” Tresslar said.

The 4-H Ambassador Team is comprised of four teen leaders.

With enhancement grant funds, Tresslar purchased new polos for each ambassador and supplies to help promote 4-H. After going through a selection process, the ambassadors eagerly jumped into their new roles, visiting about 4-H with all third through seventh grade students in the county.

“During our school visits, they handed out goodies to all the youth they talked with to take home with them,” Tresslar said.

The 4-H Ambassador Team also made a presence at two county fall festivals where they distributed information about 4-H to parents and discussed the importance of the organization. In total, they have interacted with more than 300 youth and adults to promote 4-H. As county ambassadors, the 4-H members are learning invaluable leadership skills such as public speaking, written communication, organization, responsibility, event planning, donor relations and more.

Tresslar said she plans to continue growing her county’s 4-H Ambassador Team.

“We want to continue offering more leadership opportunities to our 4-H members and keep making our program more visible to our community by utilizing the Ambassador Team as much as we can,” she said.

Okfuskee County 4-H ambassadors promote 4-H at a local event. Photo courtesy of Amanda Tresslar.

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OKLAHOMA 4-H HALL OF FAME BRANDI MOORE When Pittsburg County 4-H member Brandi Moore joined 4-H at nine years old, she was not sure it was going to be her thing.

She attended some booster club meetings with her parents, along with some local meetings, but she just did not feel like 4-H had much to offer.

Fortunately, she learned this was the furthest thing from the truth. As the years went by, she became more and more active, focusing her project work in the areas of public speaking and leadership. She said she credits 4-H for instilling in her the determination to achieve her goals.

Fast forward 10 years, Moore’s hard work and determination paid off when she was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame in summer 2018.

Moore’s leadership skills have come in handy in 4-H, including being elected to serve multiple terms on the State 4-H Leadership Council. She ended her impressive 4-H career as the 2017-2018 state 4-H president.

“This was one of my biggest goals and I’m so grateful for all the opportunities this position has offered,” she said.

Moore said 4-H has taught her so much, to step out of her comfort zone, do her very best and grow through her failures.

“I know what I’ve learned in 4-H will help me continue to reach my full potential and take me many great places, wherever that may be,” she said. “The 4-H motto is ‘To Make the Best Better,’ and I believe 4-H has given me the tools to take what I’ve learned and make me successful in whatever I do.”

REAGAN STEPHENS As a young girl, Custer County 4-H’er Reagan Stephens always enjoyed attending the county fair. Her favorite part was the horse shows. She recalls 4-H members letting her pet their animals, sparking her interest in the youth organization.

Stephens was active in the 4-H Horse Project, and even started a horse club with the help of her mother. Stephen’s favorite project started out as the Pony and Pony Show where she taught youngsters about horse safety. That was so popular it evolved into full-blown horse camps and field days, serving more than 500 kids at each field day.

“While 4-H has helped me explore many interests, my passion for all things equine is still what I enjoy the most, and I’ve made it my goal to find ways to share it with those who had no access to horses, or with those who had no real horse experience,” she said.

Stephens served as a state and national officer in the National Reining Horse Association, where she used many of the skills she learned in 4-H to promote youth leadership within the industry.

She also is passionate about visual arts. She has won numerous national art contests, including the Congressional Art Award. She was flown to Washington, D.C., where one of her pieces hung in the United States Capitol Building for a year.

Stephens credits much of her 4-H success to her mentors, and now she serves as a mentor to other 4-H members.

“4-H truly builds self-confidence and leadership skills,” she said.

“I have learned to believe in myself and have become a stronger leader in the process.”

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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI & PARTNERS

Kevin Allen, OCES assistant director and state 4-H program leader (left), and Blayne Arthur, former Oklahoma 4-H Foundation executive director (right), present Michelle Stephens with the 2018 Outstanding 4-H Alumni Award.

OUTSTANDING 4-H ALUMNA: MICHELLE STEPHENS

Macay Brummal, Devon Energy Corporation community relations specialist (center), receives the 2018 State Partner in 4-H Award on behalf of Devon Energy Corporation.

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4-H FOUNDATION NEWS WELCOME MILFORD H. JENKINS The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation recently welcomed Milford H. Jenkins as the new executive director.

Jenkins is no stranger to Oklahoma 4-H. Growing up as a 4-H’er in Ellis County, Jenkins was involved in the beef and sheep project areas. He credits 4-H for instilling in him a lifelong passion not only for the agricultural industry, but also serving others.

“Building relationships, establishing rapport and garnering trust by collaborating with others to achieve and bring about something significantly bigger than ourselves is what I learned as a young 4-H member,” Jenkins said.

An Oklahoma State University graduate with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural education, Jenkins brings nearly 30 years of experience in resource development to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

Previously serving as a senior director of development for the OSU Foundation, and later the president of the Angus Foundation, the nonprofit affiliate of the American Angus Association, Jenkins possesses a deep understanding of donor relations, nonprofit executive management and cultivating philanthropic support. Most notably, during his tenure as president of the Angus Foundation, Jenkins led the exponential growth of the Angus Foundation’s assets from $1.8 million to $21.4 million.

Jenkins’ extensive professional experience has prepared him for his new role, and he said he aims to work collaboratively with Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service professionals, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Board of Directors and OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources administration to build upon the success of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

Jenkins said one of his goals as executive director will be creating innovative opportunities for individuals to invest in youth through the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

“Fostering relationships with philanthropic individuals, corporations and private foundations in Oklahoma and beyond to expand the culture of generosity to 4-H youth will be a key objective,” he said. “Oklahoma 4-H’s value proposition is immeasurable. My goal is to increase that value by asking others to join us with their charitable support to this noble cause.”

A longstanding champion for Oklahoma 4-H, Jenkins is eager to return to the youth development organization.

“As a product of this esteemed program, I have an appreciation and fondness for Oklahoma 4-H and know the difference it can make in developing youth’s lives.” — Milford H. Jenkins

CONTINUING SUPPORT Since 1961, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation has functioned as the primary vehicle for private fund development to support programs, scholarships, awards and activities while increasing public awareness of the many benefits of 4-H. For more information on how you can support Oklahoma’s youth, please contact Milford H. Jenkins at 405-744-8884 or milford.jenkins@okstate.edu.

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State 4-H staff, 4-H members, and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources administration attend the announcement of the $2.8 million scholarship fund for 4-H and FFA members.

SCHOLARSHIP GIFT BENEFITS 4-H MEMBERS In May 2018, the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences announced a new scholarship opportunity for Oklahoma 4-H and FFA members. $2.8 million in combined gifts for medical school scholarships is being made possible through the estate of Audrey M. Hendershot and the Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Charitable Trust. The combined $2.8 million gift will establish endowed scholarship funds to support future physicians who are interested

in attending OSU-CHS and practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma.

“OSU-CHS is committed to combating the growing physician shortage in rural Oklahoma by creating and growing a strong pipeline of new doctors eager to bring their skills back to their hometowns upon completion of their medical education,” said Kayse Shrum, D.O., OSU-CHS president, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine dean.

THE GIFT OF GREEN JACKETS In October 2018, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation partnered with the Diamond Hats organization to provide new 4-H corduroy jackets to members across the state.

The partnership was created with the goal to give third through sixth grade 4-H members their first green jacket to wear while exhibiting their projects at local, district and state events.

To be selected for a green jacket, 4-H members had to complete a short application. The application included an essay component where members shared why they would like to receive a new jacket.

Diamond Hats is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting, promoting and elevating agricultural youth in Oklahoma to be effective future leaders. The organization generously donated $2,500 for 4-H green jacket purchases.

In 2019, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation began distributing the jackets. To date, 45 jackets have been presented to Oklahoma 4-H members. Thank you, Diamond Hats, for the continuous support of 4-H members.

Elizabeth Witt, Pushmataha County 4-H educator (left) presents Gabby Marsh with her first green jacket. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Witt.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ACHIEVEMENT

B.A. PRATT MEMORIAL

ADVANCED ACHIEVEMENT

BANCFIRST LEADERSHIP

Harold & Edith Shaw Memorial Breanna Conrad

Vernon and Ronda McKown Endowment Brandy DeVous

B.A. Pratt Memorial Endowment Keely Ratcliff, Susan Weckler

BancFirst Nathan Ratcliff

ADVANCED CITIZENSHIP

BARNES FAMILY

ADVANCED FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

BEEF

Gene and Judy McKown Endowment Madison Stephens

Oklahoma Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences & Oklahoma Association of Extension 4-H Agents Magnolia Ireland

Barnes Family Endowment Marcy Kutz

Kunc Family Farms Sarah Armitage

BRADY BENSON MEMORIAL Gene and Ann Benson Karen Weckler

AGRICULTURE

BREADS

ALL OTHER PROJECTS AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

CHILD CARE

Kunc Family Farms Conrad Moffat

Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association Rylee Brashier

ALL OTHER PROJECTS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Check It Out Donors Erin Slagell

ALL OTHER PROJECTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Charles and Betty Smith Raphael Wall

ALL OTHER PROJECTS SMALL ANIMALS

Shawnee Milling Company Tyler Ann Munson

Kathy Rutledge Memorial Kyla Langstraat

CHOCTAW NATION Choctaw Nation Tristan Adams

CITIZENSHIP

Mike Synar Memorial Nathan Lindsey

OSU COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES

OSU College of Human Sciences Skyla Edwards

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Hesser Memorials Taylor Goeppinger

Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association & Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Raylee McGlocklin

ALLAN & DORRIS GOODBARY

DANA SMITH MEMORIAL

Goodbary Family Montell Meyer

Mary Sue Sanders Keylee Frans

ASHLEY ANTHONY Ashley Anthony Family Shalyn Bowles

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DAIRY

Southwest Dairy Museum and Education Center Delaney Haley

DOG

Dr. Stuart Ratcliff Family Samantha Hunt

ELVIN LINDLEY ADVANCED AGRICULTURE

Oklahoma LP Gas RM&S Commission Serena Woodard

FABRICS & FASHIONS

Wilma Wendt Pattillo Endowment Karina Feng

FLOYD & VIOLA HARTMAN MEMORIAL John and Julie Schurman Riley DuBois

FOOD SCIENCE

Edwin and Winona Presley Memorial Sarah Walker

GEOLOGY

Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Rykken Brownlee

GOAT

Canadian Goat Producers Association Mandy Sykora

HAROLD & JEANNE GIBSON-OTT MEMORIAL Harold and Jeanne Gibson Memorial Endowment Taylor Elliott

HEALTH & FITNESS Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Harlie Shaver

HORSE

Shawnee Milling Company & Rule of Law Scholarship Fund LeBreska Jones

HORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCE

Oklahoma Horticultural Society Jesse Atkins

INDIAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Indian Electric Cooperative Charity Pulliam

IRA HOLLAR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP Bill Doenges Reagan Stephens

JAKIE JONES

Jakie Jones Endowment Tessa DuBois, Montell Meyer

JAN L. KUNZE Jan Kunze Keylee Frans

KEY CLUB

Oklahoma 4-H Key Club Tessa DuBois

LARRY D. ANDERSON MEMORIAL

Larry D. Anderson Memorial Endowment Marcy Kutz

LEADERSHIP

Jerry and Julie Kiefer Endowment Tori Booker

LINDSAY AND LINDSEY SHERRER Lindsay and Lindsey Sherrer Jacob Sestak

MARJORIE MOESEL

Marjorie Moesel Endowment Steven Baringer

MODELLE PATTILLO & HUGO GRAUMANN Pattillo/Graumann Memorial Endowments Ryli Powell, Jacob Sestak

NEWS & EAGLE AWARD Enid Publishing Company Natalie Haggard, Austin Rankin

OKLAHOMA 4-H AMBASSADOR ALUMNI

Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Alumni Susan Weckler

OKLAHOMA FAIRS & FESTIVALS Oklahoma Fairs and Festivals Association Hannah Carter

OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO Oklahoma Youth Expo Brandy DeVous, Natally Owen

PERFORMING ARTS

Edwin & Winona Presley Memorial Trent Gibbs

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tracy Family Endowment Elizabeth Kopsky

SHOOTING SPORTS Oklahoma City Gun Club Abagail Colten

SOIL HEALTH

Soil Carbon Coalition Blake White

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT 4-H Friends of Southeast District 4-H Sara Thomas

STOWERS FAMILY LEADERS OF TOMORROW Stowers Family Endowment KatyAnn Dudley

PUBLIC SPEAKING

STOWERS NATURAL RESOURCES

R.D. FARMER

SWINE

RECREATION & LEISURE ARTS

TRACEY COX MEMORIAL

Fred and Leesa Stanley Austin Rankin

R.D. Farmer Endowment Nathan Ratcliff

Ray Parker Memorial Endowment Rose Smith

RETTA MILLER

Stowers Family Endowment Sara Thomas

Oklahoma Pork Council Catherine Stangl

Tracey Cox Memorial Endowment KatyAnn Dudley

TULSA STATE FAIR

Retta Miller Endowment Kaylyn Branen

Tulsa State Fair Kylee Campbell, Montell Meyer, Sarah Palmer

RULE OF LAW 4-H ALUMNI

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Preston Prock, Will Shelby, Emily Taylor, Emily Lane, Lexie Lerblance

RULE OF LAW GRADUATING SENIOR

Rule of Law Scholarship Fund Brice Bagley, Ember Ennis, Trey Hughes, Breanna Conrad, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Zachary League, Nathan Lindsey, Jaron Mason, Charity Pulliam, Rhett Taylor

SAFETY

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Kristen Chapa

SHAW FAMILY

Shaw Family Endowment Karen Weckler, Hannah Kornele, Harlie Shaver, Maison Peterson

Chapman Farms Ember Ennis

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Marissa Bensch

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation improves the lives of 4-H members and alumni through scholarships for continuing education. We thank our generous scholarship donors for their support.

SHEEP

Sirloin Club of Oklahoma Jebidiah Stubbs

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ORDER OF THE CLOVER EMERALD CLOVER ($20,000+)

Department of Tourism and Recreation Walmart Foundation

RUBY CLOVER ($10,000+)

Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Flint Lodge No. 11 AF and AM Matt and Twana Griffith Michael Landoll Oklahoma Beef Council Terry and Annette Stowers

DIAMOND CLOVER ($5,000+)

American Farmers and Ranchers Burns & Stowers PC Lau and Katie Christensen Devon Energy Docking Bancshares Inc. Enel Green Power NA Inc. Hille Family Foundation Ronald and Darlene Justice Jerry and Julie Kiefer Vernon and Ronda McKown Noble Research Institute Oklahoma LP Gas RM&S Commission Oklahoma Pork Council Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation Scoular Company Stephens Foundation

PLATINUM CLOVER ($2,500+)

Avedis Foundation BancFirst Carol Bockelman Pat Borelli Emmett and Linda Carter CoBank Suzann and Nate Hertzler HoganTaylor LLP Kenneth Locke Carolyn Loomis Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Oklahoma Vegetation Management Association Oklahoma Youth Expo Carl and Mary Sue Sanders Gwen Shaw Shawnee Milling Company Southwest Dairy Museum Inc. Texas County 4-H The Lyon Foundation Tulsa Friends of Czechs and Slovaks

GOLD CLOVER ($1,000+)

Leeland and Diana Alexander Kevin and Cathy Allen Blayne Arthur AXA Foundation Marla and Joe Barnes Ann and Gene Benson Blaine County HCE

Dan Bomhoff Jack and Beverly Chapman Cheyenne Valley United Methodist Church Clifford L. Knight Foundation College of Human Sciences — OSU ConocoPhillips Company Thomas and Rhonda Coon John Cothren Charles and Natalie Cox Jered and Lindsey Davidson Judy and William Docking Joe Dorman Robert J. Herman Orthodontics Jim and Angela Eden Brad and Tammy Elliott Flaming Etc. Sheila and Dan Forbes Kent Gardner Joyce Gentry John and Janice Grundmann Lynda and Tom Harriman Virginia Hellwege Sue and Biff Horrocks Jim Hall Agency LLC Patrick and Karen Landoll Robert Leonard Roy Lee and Melissa Lindsey Lucky Strike Show Cattle Anna Mayer Mary Anne and Joe Mayer Rodd and Dona Moesel Albert and Victoria Morris Nonprofit Solutions Oakridge Equine Hospital OERB Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Oklahoma Cattlewomen Inc. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Oklahoma Horticultural Society Oklahoma City Gun Club Oklahoma Gardners Association David Parker Sue and Harold Peyton Gaye and John Pfeiffer Points of Light Foundation Red Earth Tack Jim and Pat Rutledge Jayme and Sarah Shelton Charles and Betty Smith Carolyn Speer Fred Stanley Michelle and Brian Stephens Dwight Stoddard Derald and Linda Suffridge Clayton and Marnie Taylor Sirloin Club of Oklahoma Tom J. and Edna Mae Carson Foundation Dixie and Gregory Thomas Visit Shawnee Inc. Becky Walker Ruth Wallace Nancy and Richard Warden

SILVER CLOVER ($500+)

Amada Alvidrez Bill and Karen Anderson David and Patricia Auberle Don and Lois Bliss Mike and Nancy Bomhoff Carter County Home and Community Education Cimarron County 4-H Citizen Potawatomi Nation

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William Doenges Damona Doye Eitzen Agency Inc. Eitzen Family Trust Jan Fields Mary and Jack Fields Eva and Mark Gardiner Mark and Beth Gregory House Real Estate of Oklahoma LLC Indian Electric Cooperative Tracy Lane Longacre Inc. MacArthur Associated Consultants LLC Will and Charity McConnell Mt. Zion United Women Susan and Kent Murray National 4-H Council Cheryl Newberry Oklahoma Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Foundation Oklahoma Soybean Board Oklahoma Equine Hospital John Pfeiffer Louise Ratcliff Rogers County 4-H Horse Club Randy Schreiner Nancy Schuman Ron and Linda Sholar Southwest District Horse Council Stocker Innovations LLC Tenaris Global Services Grant County Abstract Company The Public Finance Law Group PLLC Tilley Trucking Town of Jones City Beverly Wolf ZRHD PC

BRONZE CLOVER ($100+)

3D Well Service Inc. AC Nutrition Ag Youth Allen Giblet Insurance Agency Susan and Russ Allen Allford, Ivester & Green Debbie Alspaugh American Paint Horse Association Pam Ardern Kelly and Bill Arrington Kaye and Jim Aulgur Bailey & Associates R.F. Bailey Gerri and Glenn Ballard Terry Baransy Diana and Kent Barnes Pat and James Barnes Carol and David Baustert Lucile Bedford Bergman Tax & Accounting Inc. Jerry Biby Darrell and Barbara Bilke Lee and Lyndia Bixler Mary Blakeburn Marilyn Boevers Melinda and Robert Bookout Bill and Sally Bowman Dorothy Brandt Jo Brannan Mary Ann and Lloyd Briggs Larry and Becky Brooks Jan Bugby

Jana Burgess Cheryl Burnet Randal and Gayla Burris C & J Energy Services Cathy and Chad Carr June Cash Casing Crews Kristi Chapman Chickasaw Nation Lois Chody Margaret Christensen Marguerite Christman Natalie and Scott Church Civilian Marksmanship Program CKEnergy Electric Cooperative Inc. Cynda Clary Cogent Ideas Inc. Tom and Ellen Cole Community Thrift Shop of Chandler Debra and Mark Conkling Cindy and Lewis Conner Connors Development Foundation Inc. Ben Costello Ruby Crow Dorlana Crowell Shane Curry Dairy Max Dan D. Drilling Corporation Darling Oil Corporation DASNR — Vice President’s Office Jean Davis Shelly and Tom Davis Donna and Millard Deming Elaine Deschner Deterding Aerial James Dhooghe Ann and Jerry Dillon Dockrey Land and Cattle Double R Oilfield Services LLC Carolyn Dudley Nancy Dunlap Larry and Sharon Dye Susie and Wayne Edgar Valeri and Jay Evans Exchange Bank — Perry/Stillwater Farmers Co-Operative Exchange Farmers Exchange Bank Farmers Union Cooperative Gin Sarah Fayssoux M. Fenderson Judy and Dennis Ferrell Final Drive LLC First National Bank & Trust Co. — Cordell Branch First National Bank & Trust Co. of McAlester Friend of OHCE Marcia Garst Gloden Farm Leo Goeringer Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital Margaret and Bobby Goss Rusty and Heather Gosz Grant County Bank Lynette Gray Great Plains Bank Greazy Steve’s Food Prep Co. LLC Grissoms Inc. Ronald and Sandra Hamann Carl and Kathleen Hamby Connie Harding Larry Harding Harmon Ventures Inc. Barbara and Pete Hatfield Heritage Place Janice Hermann Gina Hesley High Plains Bank Chuckie Hill Kris Hiney JC Hobbs

Sherry and Jerry Holsted Bruss Horn KR Hornbrook Barbara and Kent Houck Rilma Hulett Interstate Equine LLC J.C. Drennan Office Paul and Kim Jackson Sandy and Ron Johnson Betty and Ray Paul Jones K&K Diesel Kanon Enterprises LLC Karen and Patrick Keith Janna Kelley Thelma Kelley Bethany Kelly Sharon Kennedy Steve and Deana Kilian Gloria King King Lindsey Leasing LLC Melinda and John Kinney Karla Knoepfli David Leavitt Lynda and Marvin Leeth Roland and Karen Lemke Deann Lewright Jud Little Gary Loeffelholz Marilyn Loomis Sarah Maass Sandra Maddux Larry and Madaline Maples James Marshall Joyce Martin Linda Martin John and Linda Maxwell Jim Mayer Sharon McKay Steve McKinley Rachel McLean Janet Merklin Messer-Bowers Insurance Merl Miller Monsanto-West Bred Della Morris Janie and Darrell Morrow Bonnie Murray Murray County 4-H Jessie Nance Terry Nelson Pat Newman NOC Sheep Center Anita Noland Lynn and Tom Null Arthur and Rosemarie Ochsner Lucia and John O’Connor Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Oklahoma County 4-H Oklahoma Home & Community Education — Cheyenne Valley Oklahoma Home & Community Education — Tulsa County Oklahoma Land Lady Real Estate & Auctions LLC Oklahoma Wheat Commission Lois and Thomas Olzawski Frances Oney Ted and Frances Oney OSU Animal Science Department Papa Murhpy’s — Mustang Amy Parks Ken and Joanne Parrott Brandon Pellow Merrileta Periard Beth Phillippi Meghan Phillips Gaylon and Anne Pinc Pittsburg County 4-H Jane Purser Garvin and Clarice Quinn

Larry and Christine Quinn Rachel Wright Agricultural Science Scholarship Foundation Shelly Ramsey Dea Rash David and Kami Ratcliff Jack Reeder Jim and Joy Rhodes Karen Richardson Linda and James Riley Virginia Roberts Shari and Melvin Roebuck John Roush Patsy and Robert Rowland Royal Vista Ranches LLC Charlie and Sunny Rufo S & S Specialized Transportation LLC Jeff and Stephanie Sallee Radonna and Terry Sawatzsky Wally and Sherri Schieffer Marilyn and Ed Seagraves Brenda and Charles Seidensticker Debbie and Ron Sharp Brenda Sheik Kathleen and Grover Shelts Don and Pam Sherrer Billie and Jim Shields Jim and Mary Sims Jane Skelton Sheila Smith Steven and Janet Smith Elise Solloway David and Regina Sorrell Sheri Spott Paula and Carlos Squires State Exchange Bank Margaret Stearman Mike Steele Vernon and Hazel Stevens Rocky Stewart Debra Stuart Albert Sutherland Swisher County 4-H T & E Flow Services Elizabeth and Steven Taylor John and Gloria Taylor Dwight Terry The Bank NA Paul and Lola Thompson Tilley Pressure Test Inc. Triangle H Barbara Tricinella Tulsa County Farm Bureau Tulsa New Holland Tulsa Pets Magazine LLC Alan and Pat VanDeventer Angela Varnadore Danielle Venable Terri Vogt Andrea and Tom Volturo Cindy Wadley Virginia and Paul Walker Ray and Charlotte Washam Washita County Farm Bureau Washita Veterinary Clinic LLC Chad Webb Western Producers Cooperative Janese Whitten G. Don Williams Joseph and Sue Williams Willing Workers 4-H Club Brian Wilson Connie Wilson June Wilson Wright Farms Trucking LLC Xtra Quarter Horses

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HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS IN HONOR OF 4 HIM 4-H CLUB

by Mary L. Fields

JAMEY ALLEN

by Charles Cox

DAN BOMHOFF

by Virginia Hellwege

STEVEN M. BOMHOFF

by Virginia Hellwege

BRANDY DEVOUS

by Carl Sanders

CONNIE GOERINGER

by J. M. McCrary

SHIRLEY HASTINGS

by Sue Peyton

HANNAH KORNELE

by Carl Sanders

ALEIHA MITCHELL

by Carl Sanders

NATALLY OWEN

by Carl Sanders

SUE PEYTON

by Shirley Hastings

JIM RHODES

by Charles Cox, Susan Murray

HARLIE SHAVER

by Carl Sanders

KAREN WECKLER

by Carl Sanders

IN MEMORY OF LUCRETIA BARBEE

by Marvin Barbee, Brenda Cope, Ron Tidwell

BRADY BENSON

by David A. Leavitt

BARBARA BOCKELMAN

by Charles Cox, Barbara Hatfield, Janet Herren, Susan Murray, The Kloset Corporation

VERNOR BOCKELMAN

by William Candler, Barbara Hatfield, Ronald McKeaigg, Susan Murray, The Kloset Corporation

ZERLE CARPENTER

by Charles Cox, Virginia Hellwege

LADORA CHESBRO SMITH

by Martha Waters

BECKY CONWAY

by Gerri Ballard

LANORA DONAHOO

by Tracy Lane

STAN FIMPLE

by Dea Rash

GOLA MAE FLEMING

by Dea Rash

ZACH GRAAS

by Ann Benson

SHIRLEY HERREN

by Gwen Shaw

SHARON JACKSON

by Ann Benson

MONA LEVEN

by Tracy Lane

DELBERT MAASS

by Gwen Shaw

JOE MAYER

by Amada Alvidrez, Steve Baggerly, Jed Ben Banks, Jennifer Betschart, Rick Bohlander, Bill Bowman, Jamee Briggs, Burns & Stowers PC, Katie Christensen, Margaret Christensen, Tate Cobb, Cogent Ideas Inc., Tom Cole, Docking Bancshares Inc., Judy Docking, Peggy Duncan, Sarah Fayssoux, Eva Gardiner, Gloden Farm, Christine Gray, John Hayden, Brian House, Beth Ickes, Alice Johnson, Jolene Julian,

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Bethany Kelly, Sharon Kennedy, Linda Martin, Roger Maschino, Anna Mayer, Jim Mayer, Mary Anne Mayer, Ruth Miller, Rodd Moesel, Paula Pearson, Meghan Phillips, Carolyn Rothschopf, Jane Skelton, Jeri Slatten, Sheri Spott, Michelle Stephens, Debra Stuart, Triangle H, Cindy Wadley, Ronny White, Janese Whitten, G. Don Williams, Arthena Witt

JUDY McKOWN

by Dea Rash

LLOYD MOORMAN

by Ann Benson

MIKE MOSS

by Ann Benson

CLAIRE POWELL

by Ida F. Winters

JIM PUMPHREY

by Gerri Ballard, Jud Little

JEFF RATCLIFF

by Gerri Ballard

BELLE REEDER

by Ann Benson

RODNEY SAWATZKY

by Susan Murray

GREG SPITLER

by Ann Benson

GRACE STEVENS

by Dea Rash

DAVID STURGEON

by Roy Lindsey

VALENTINO SYNAR

by Jane Purser, Ron Riley, Ray Washam

WILLIAM TAGGART

by Gwen Shaw, Dixie Thomas

AUBRA WILSON

by Virginia Hellwege

The most enduring of all memorials are those carved in the hearts and minds of mankind.

Such sentiments are evidenced yearly as friends and family give to 4-H in memory and in honor of a beloved friend or family member.

Thank you to all those who give on behalf of others. Your care and generosity are appreciated by every party involved.

THE OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018

ASSETS $

168,350 6,211 652,482 5,920,074 2,446,733 – 511,318

$

9,705,168

LIABILITIES Accounts payable Scholarships payable

$

72,046 172,250

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$

244,296

Cash and cash equivalents Grants receivable Certificates of deposit Investments Beneficial interest in charitable trusts held by others Prepaid expenses and other assets Property and equipment TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

NET ASSETS Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions

187,503 9,273,369

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$

9,460,872

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$

9,705,168

NOTE: These are drafted, accrual-based financial figures from 2018 audit.

24 | 2018 OKLAHOMA 4-H ANNUAL REPORT

THE OKLAHOMA 4-H FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018

REVENUES AND SUPPORT Contributions Grants Special event revenues: Golf tournament Registration income Merchandise sales Royalty income Interest and dividend income Unrealized and realized gains (losses) Change in value of beneficial interest In-kind donations Net assets released from restrictions and change in donor restrictions

Without Donor Restrictions

With Donor Restrictions

Total

60,273 –

$ 425,935 70,750

$ 486,208 70,750

30,195 – – – 31,035 (48,962)

– 81,158 27,939 14,829 115,250 (449,323)

30,195 81,158 27,939 14,829 146,285 (498,285)

– 22,400

(173,777) 843

(173,777) 23,243

750,604

(750,604)

–

845,545

(637,000)

208,545

622,815 64,978 12,028 109,966

– – – –

622,815 64,978 12,028 109,966

809,787

–

809,787

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

35,758

(637,000)

(601,242)

NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

151,745

9,910,369

10,062,114

$

Total revenues and support

EXPENSES Program Fundraising Costs of direct benefit to donors Management and general Total expenses

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR

$

NOTE: These are drafted, accrual-based financial figures from 2018 audit.

187,503

$

9,273,369

$

9,460,872

OKLAHOMA 4-H FAST FACTS 143,488

SCHOOL AGE

Grades K-2 32% Grades 3-5 43.6% Grades 6-8 13.5% Grades 9-12 6.3% Post High School 2.4% Homeschool/Other 2.2%

Participants DIVERSITY

White 65.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 13.2% Black 10.5% More than one race 9.2% Asian 0.9% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.6% Other 0.1%

RESIDENCE

ETHNICITY

Hispanic 16.4% Non-Hispanic 83.6%

INVOLVEMENT

95,126 youth participate in STEM programs 25,689 youth participate in citizenship programs 79,278 youth participate in healthy living programs

Rural Communities 35.6% Towns & Small Cities 24.4% Central Cities 19.2% Farms 17.7% Suburban Communities 3.1%

VOLUNTEERISM 4,141 Adult Volunteers 901 Youth Volunteers