Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Personal Goals:

1. Maintain a strong relationship with my county and district 4-Hers.
2. Improve my time management skills
3. Be a good role model for younger 4-Hers
4. Meet and make new 4-H friends from all over the state

Professional Goals:

1. Be a good solid leader for the State Officer Team
2. I would like to represent 4-H in a way that will make others want to join and be active
3. Visit as many of the 77 counties as possible
4. Serve as a leader that makes a positive difference in the Oklahoma 4-H program

Team Goals:

1. Work together as a team and set goals for a successful year
2. Develop a good working relationship with each member of the officer team and state staff
3. Be willing to take a leadership roll and support roll whenever necessary
4. Finish year with every member of the officer team working to their greatest potential

Keynote -  A Dream is Like a River.
A message designed to inspire kids to go for their dreams.  The audience will be challenged to get involved in 4-H and to not get discouraged as they reach for their dreams.   4-H opportunities will be highlighted. 
Workshop -  Public Speaking 101!
An interactive workshop designed to help kids improve their public speaking.  Participants will discuss the reasons why public speaking is so hard and learn ways to overcome the fear.   They will also be challenged to use what they learn and come up with an extemporaneous speech to be presented at the end of the workshop.

Keynote - Live Like You Were Dying
In the song by Tim McGraw, “Live Like You Where Dying” a man is told he doesn’t have much time to live.   The man takes stock of what is really important in his life.  I speak about learning from 4-H experiences, moving on without regret, valuing what we have and not taking it for granted, and the importance of taking advantage of 4-H opportunities.

Workshop -  Breaking Out of Your Bubble
This workshop is designed to encourage people to break out of their bubble and gain greater confidence.  When entering into new situations it is difficult to be sure of yourself and to make the most of that opportunity due to being nervous.
Contact: cody.clovis@okstate.edu

Personal Goals:

1. Maintain a 4.0 GPA through my high school career
2. Improve my time management skills
3. Make a good impression on other 4-H’ers in the program
4. To always make myself available to the 4-H when I am needed

Professional Goals:

1. Get 4-H youth excited about Oklahoma 4-H and what it has to offer
2. Always focus on the needs of my local club as well as my duties as a state officer
3. Always be a positive role model for 4-H youth
4. Visit as many districts as I can so I can meet new 4-H’ers and promote 4-H in a positive way to them

Team Goals:

1. Establish great friendships with my fellow officers
2. Be a good communicator to my fellow officer team
3. As a team, attend as many 4-H events and activities as we possibly can
4. Always work hard and become a true asset to the State Officer Team

Keynote - 4-H Opportunities
Lets celebrate 4-H’s past and present through its opportunities.  Walter P. Chrysler once said, “The reason so many people never get anywhere in life is because when opportunity knocks, they are out in the back looking for a field of  four-leaf clovers.”  For some people that might be true, but in my case I have found my  opportunities being surrounded by a field of four-leaf clovers!  I hope to inspire others to feel proud wearing that green jacket.

Workshop - Beef, Its What’s For Dinner.
We will explore what is necessary to start a Beef project—from selecting that champion prospect, to  proper feeding and preparing for the big show day.

Personal Goals:

1. Be an active and reliable member of the officer team
2. Create strong relationships with 4-Hers
3. Always do things on time and with 100%
4. Be a good representative for our State, SE District and Pittsburg County

Professional Goals:

1. To obtain more knowledge about the State 4-H program
2. To keep in contact with the 4-Hers in my district and keep them informed
3. To cooperate with my officer team
4. Work on more service projects and get our state more involved

Team Goals:

1. Develop good relations with the officer team and state staff
2. To obtain our true goal and work towards it as a officer team
3. Make 4-H more visible
4. Be motivated and dedicated to our officer team

 

Keynote - Dare to Dream, Dare to Learn, Dare to Lead, Dare to Succeed
In my message I share about living life and reaching for your dreams.  Everyone at one point or another has a dream to be something or to do something large or small. Success is not impossible, it's the way you go about achieving it that makes it possible. The following dares will be made:
Dare to Dream
Dare to Learn
Dare to Lead, and
Daring to Succeed through 4-H project work, citizenship and leadership opportunities.

Contact:  tanya.steidley@okstate.edu

Personal Goals:

1. To not procrastinate, and turn things in before they are due
2. Become more organized
3. Be a positive role model for Oklahoma 4-H
4. Maintain a high GPA in college while fulfilling my officer duties

Professional Goals:

1. To help youth become ambassadors and/or district/state officers, especially within my county
2. Stay active within my local and county clubs
3. To be a PASSIONATE MOTIVATIONAL LEADER!

Team Goals:

1. Keep up good communications with the officer team
2. Be an active team member and be available to help whenever I am needed
3. To project energy and enthusiasm within the state officer team

Keynote -  Be A 4-H PAL!
Become a 4-H PAL!  That is be someone who is Passionate about 4-H, seizes all of its Advantages, and leaves their Legacy!  When someone asked us to join 4-H, they left a LEGACY as a result of their PASSION for 4-H and it is our responsibility to take ADVANTAGE of those 4-H opportunities.  Are you ready to become a 4-H PAL?

Workshop - Be A Team Player!
By participating in various activities, 4-H youth will learn the importance of communication, ways to work together more effectively and to be an active member of your team by supporting others.  Participants will learn that following instructions is a key component of effective team building.

Contact: stephanie.bowen@okstate.edu

Personal Goals:

1. Increase my time management skills
2. Become a more confident speaker
3. Visit with as many 4-H members and groups as possible
4. Become more outgoing and confident

Professional Goals:

1. Keep accurate and detailed minutes of all officer meetings
2. Build relationships with the other officer team members that foster teamwork and cooperation
3. Be a positive representative for the Oklahoma 4-H program and the leadership team
4. Visit each district at least once, promoting 4-H and the State Service Projects

Team Goals:

1. Develop good communication skills within the officer team
2. Remain active in our local, county and districts while fulfilling our duties as state officers
3. Make a positive change in the lives of 4-H members and others through the state service projects
4. Make 4-H more visible throughout Oklahoma

 

Keynote - “The Dictionary is the Only Place that Success comes before Work.”
I use a quote from the great football coach Vince Lombardi to illustrate the importance of setting goals, planning project work and evaluating your project.  This keynote address shows my passion for 4-H and sports.

Workshop - The Dreaded “R “Thing
 4-H members will learn how to plan their 4-H project work and develop a method of record keeping.  Participants will actually plan a year of activities for a project area so when record book time rolls around, it won’t be the “Dreaded R Thing”.

Personal Goals:

1. To develop myself in such a way that I could become state president
2. Win state record book
3. To win scholarships for Oklahoma State University
4. Stay active in my local and county 4-H club

Professional Goals:

1. To visit the majority of the counties in Oklahoma
2. To increase 4-H membership
3. To increase 4-H active membership
4. To publish 4-H articles in several Ag magazines/newspapers

Team Goals:

1. To be able to communicate that way no one is miss informed
2. Recognize every members’ talent and ability and work with so we may have a better officer team
3. To create a 4-H visibility to young adults 4-H is not just for children it is for all age groups
4. To continue service projects such as: pop tabs, and Kids Helping Kids

Keynote -  Take A Leap! Get Involved in 4-H!
I will put a whole new spin on “If they dared you to jump off a cliff would you do it?” or  the ole’ “I double dog dare ya’.”  4-H members, parents and volunteers will be challenged to try new things and stretch beyond their comfort zone.

Workshop -  The T.R.U.S.T. Workshop.
Teens will learn how to be a good team player and leader through activities which stress Teaching, Reaching, Understanding, and  Strengthening Together.  Participants will take home activities to share in the club and county.

Personal Goals:

1. Set the bar higher for myself
2. Meet deadlines
3. Be positive
4. Help others

Professional Goals:

1. Be a great role model for youth
2. Leave a legacy
3. Show the great things that come from community service
4. Be a good speaker

Team Goals:

1. Be successful
2. Do community service projects
3. Be a positive catalyst for change in youth
4. Work together

Workshop - The Bend and Snap
Bend and Snap illustrates how to use common courtesy.  Young people will learn how a proper handshake or even sitting at a dinner table properly can benefit them today and in the future.