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Operation: Military Kids

EVENTS

DATE
EVENT

2008

  
Sept 3, 2008 Grow Green
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Columbus Air Force Base Youth Center
Military Youth will participate in hands-on activities developed by Junior Masters Gardeners to include: • Plant Growth and Development • Soils and Water • Insects • Fruits and Nuts • Vegetables and Herbs Contact Carli McClure (662) 325-3350
   
Sept 3, 2008

Create Your Own Space
4:30 – 5:30 PM Columbus Air Force Base Youth Center
Military youth will acquire life skills that teach them to embrace and utilize resources that are accessible and cost effective which enhance their entrepreneurial skills. For more information contact Carli McClure at (662) 418-8565.

   
Sept 9, 2008
Sept 12, 2008		 4-H Project Skill-A-Thon
The workshop will provide study guides with information on the many projects that 4-H offer. Points of Contact:  Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Sept 11, 2008 Retiree's Patriotic Day for Military Families
2:00 - 5:00 PM George E. Allen Library on Hwy 45 in Booneville, MS
Booneville Federation of Women’s Club will host a Retirees Patriotic Day for military families at the George E. Allen Library on Hwy 45 in Booneville, MS.  The event will be held on September 11, 2008 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.  OMK team will conduct a service learning project (Handmade Hero packs) for military youth whose parents are being deployed to Iraq.  The Hero Pack project is a major core element of the OMK, as it provides a symbol of thanks to children for the sacrifices they make when their parents are deployed.  Hero packs will be distributed to Prentiss County National Guard Armory in November, 2008.  
Contact Debra Lloyd, Extension Associate (662) 325-9888 or debral@ext.msstate.edu
   
Sept 23, 2008
Sept 26, 2008		 Extreme Exhibits
Keesler Air Force Base (9/23)
C.B. Base (9/26)
Youth will make fair exhibits during their club meeting. These exhibits will be judged as other 4-H members exhibits; blue ribbon winners’ exhibits will go on to the state fair. Points of Contact:  Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Oct 4, 2008

Mississippi State Fair
8:00 - 5:00 PM Jackson, Mississippi
Saturday October 4, 2008 is declared as 4-H Day at the Mississippi State Fair and all 4-H members, leaders and agents are admitted free between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon. On this day, 4-H'ers from all across the state comes to view the exhibits and take part in the many 4-H activities going on. OMK team members and SOMK team will be present distributing partnership brochures and other 4-H items. POC: Larry Alexander, 4-H Specialist and State Fair Coordinator (662) 325-3350.
   
Oct 5, 2008

412th Engineer CommandFamily Day
event at the Army Reserve Center, 1265 Porters Chapel Road, Vicksburg, MS.
   
Oct 8, 2008

Freedom Calls
2:00 PM  409 Bost Extension Mississippi State, MS
Many families across Mississippi are sacrificing time with their loved ones who are currently serving the military in Iraq. In response, the Mississippi State University Extension Service, in cooperation with Mississippi 4-H Military Project, is partnering with Freedom Call to allow service members in Iraq to connect with their family members in Mississippi. Freedom Calls is a nonprofit organization located in New York and began with the purpose of allowing military personnel stationed in Iraq to stay in contact with their families without incurring expensive cell phone bills by allowing them ot visit over interactive video. A one-hour videoconference has been schedule for October 8, 2008 in Northwest District. The service site is pending. Contact information: Dr. Susan D. Seal Extension Instructor Computer Applications (662) 325-8581

   
Nov 1, 2008 172nd Airlift Wing Family Day
9:00– 5:00 PM 141 Military Drive, Bldg. 116 Jackson, MS 39232
The public is invited to attend the 172nd Airlift Wing (AW) Town Hall meeting scheduled for Saturday November 1, 2008 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at 141 Military Drive, Bldg. 116 Jackson, MS 39232.  Mississippi OMK team will attend the Family Day event and utilize age appropriate activities from Ready Set Go Manual to conduct work stations for the military youth.

For more information contact:
Marianne Breland
USANG Wing Family Readiness Coordinator
172nd Airlift Wing
Headquarters Bldg. 116
141 Military Drive #35
Jackson, MS  39232
(601) 405-8211
Marianne.breland@msjack.ang.af.mil
   
Nov 14, 2008
Nov 17, 2008		 Halloween Safety Programs
Keesler Air Force Base (10/14)
C.B. Base (10/17)
Halloween Safety program will be conducted to teach youth costume fit, treat safety and street safety. Points of Contact: Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Nov 27, 2008
Nov 31, 2008

Military Halloween Treat
Keesler Air Force Base (10/27)
C.B. Base (10/31)
4-H Club Meeting: youth will have Halloween treats as committees will plan party at each site. Points of Contact: Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Nov 11, 2008
Nov 14, 2008

2009 Officer Installation
Keesler Air Force Base (11/11)
C.B. Base (11/14)
2009 officers will be elected during the campaign process of giving speech & youth running for various 4-H Club offices.  Points of Contact: Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Nov 18, 2008
Nov 24, 2008

Bread in the Bag activity
Keesler Air Force Base(11/18)
C.B. Base (11/24)
Youth will learn measuring skills and the process of making bread. They will also bake it at home with the parents. Points of Contact: Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.
   
Dec 9, 2008
Dec 12, 2008

Holiday Projects for military youth
Keesler Air Force Base (12/9)
C.B. Base (12/12)
Youth will make and take Holiday gifts items to military families in the surrounding Harrison County area.  Points of Contact: Sheran Watkins, Extension 4-H Agent and Cheoka Barnes, Extension Program Associate (228)-865-4227.

2009