Hobby, Special Interest

Intergenerational Theatre

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Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-9435

4-H Clubs

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Purpose: 
To develop youth and adult potential. To improve communities through learning to live, learning to make a living, strengthening families and communities, becoming lifelong learners, developing leadership, and using research-based knowledge and the land grant university system.
History: 
4-H is a hands-on youth development program. The seed of the 4-H idea of practical and “hands-on” learning came from the desire to make public school education more connected to country life. Early programs tied both public and private resources together for the purpose of helping rural youth. During this time, researchers at experiment stations of the land-grant college system and USDA saw that adults in the farming community did not readily accept new agricultural discoveries. But, educators found that youth would "experiment" with these new ideas and then share their experiences and successes with the adults. So rural youth programs became a way to introduce new agriculture technology to the adults. A.B. Graham started one such youth program in Ohio in 1902. It is considered the birth of the 4-H program in the U.S. When Congress created the Cooperative Extension Service at USDA in 1914, it included boys' and girls' club work. This soon became known as 4-H clubs - Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Nearing its 50th anniversary, 4-H began to undergo several changes. In 1948, a group of American young people went to Europe, and a group of Europeans came to the United States on the first International Farm Youth Exchange. Since then, thousands of young people have participated in 4-H out-of-state trips and international exchanges. 4-H began to extend into urban areas in the 1950's. Later, the basic 4-H focus became the personal growth of the member. Life skills development was built into 4-H projects, activities and events to help youth become contributing, productive, self-directed members of society. The organization changed in the 1960's, combining 4-H groups divided by gender or race into a single integrated program.
Meetings and Frequency: 
Each club has its individual schedule.
Membership Requirements: 
4th grade through 12 grade, $5.00 to join (+ yearly dues)
Primary Contact Name : 
Bill Broderick, Morrow County Extension Office
Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-9642.
Other Helpful Information: 
There is a variety of 4-H clubs for interested youth. There is also a need for adults to lead clubs.

Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee

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Purpose: 
To promote rodeo and educate the public in the sport of Rodeo. To complete a multi-use facility for the county. To entertain with a professional and a county rodeo. To bring revenue into the local communities.
Projects: 
Annual rodeo the third weekend in August, annual Motocross Barrel Race held on the Wee Bit O' Ireland weekend closest to March 17.
Meetings and Frequency: 
Once a month - 2nd Wednesday @ Fairgrounds Office
Membership Requirements: 
Positive Attitude, energy and time.
Primary Contact Name : 
Lynn Dee Ramos
Primary Contact Phone: 
(541) 422-7559
Size of Organization: 
17 Committee members

Oregon Wheat Growers League

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Purpose: 
"The Oregon Wheat Commission and the OWGL will cooperate to enhance the profitability of Oregon wheat growers by communicating with and educating ourselves and the public, assuring markets, and conducting and stimulating research. We will be politically pro-active and work to strengthen our organizations." January 1993
History: 
When formed in February 1926, OWGL was the first commodity organization for wheat in the US. Now, some 70 years after Oregon wheat producers first came together to work for the common interest, OWGL remains hard at work promoting wheat interests and providing a means for wheat growers to work together.
Projects: 
Scheduled spring meeting to discuss any changes, problems, opportunities, or events that may influence the welfare of wheat producers. Scheduled fall meeting for same and election of officers. Special meeting called during the year for issues or education.
Meetings and Frequency: 
Selected locations within the county.
Primary Contact Name : 
Judy Rhea
Primary Contact Phone: 
422-7445
Secondary Contact Name: 
Chris Rauch
Secondary Contact Phone: 
989-8407
Other Helpful Information: 
OWGL selects a conservation farm in Morrow County and also hosts a conservation tour of the selected farm. We monitor Salem and Washington, DC, continually to the betterment of agriculture and farmers. We support wheat research and breeding, export marketing, farm safety, education about the industry, and conservation. We monitor ag chemicals, crop insurance, national farm programs, taxation, water, and transportation. OWGL members receive reduced rates at selected Red Lion, Quality Inn and Phoenix Inn hotels/motels; reduced rates as new AAA members; a weekly newsletter and market update, monthly Oregon Wheat magazine, access to discounted premiums on workers' compensation insurance through SAIF and group rates for Internet Access.

Heritage Fiber Arts

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Purpose: 
A place for spinners and weavers to meet and develop skills related to working with fibers.
History: 
The Guild was started in about 1976 by county-wide members who had an interest in working with these old crafts.
Projects: 
Camp out, sheep-to-shawl weaving
Meetings and Frequency: 
Monthly in Member's Homes
Dues: 
$20
Membership Requirements: 
Interest in spinning, weaving, and other fiber-related crafts
Primary Contact Name : 
Marie Struthers
Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-5443
Other Helpful Information: 
Crafts participated in by members include basket-weaving, felting, spinning, knitting, waving, and wheat-weaving.

Morrow County Fair Committee

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Purpose: 
To put on the Morrow County Fair
History: 
The Morrow County Fair has been in existence since 1912. We have a Family Day, Carnival, Dance, Motocross Racing, Style Revue, 4-H and FFA Stock Sale, Log-Bucking contest, PRCA Rodeo and Morrow County Amateur Rodeo.
Meetings and Frequency: 
First Monday of each month @ Morrow County Fair Grounds
Membership Requirements: 
Interest in successful family fair event
Primary Contact Name : 
Renee Yocum
Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-9474
Other Helpful Information: 
The Fair Committee is always in need of volunteers who would like to help with the Morrow County Fair the third week in August.

Morrow County Creative Arts and Crafts

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Purpose: 
Provide an educational group on paintings and crafts. Professional artists are hired through this organization for workshops. Craft people are brought in for demonstrations.
History: 
Began as a means for a large enough group to have workshops. The group has supported arts for children and worked to set up the Artist in Residence program now used in the schools of Ione and Heppner.
Projects: 
Workshops and two sales a year.
Meetings and Frequency: 
Monthly @ John's Other Place, upstairs.
Dues: 
$5
Membership Requirements: 
Willingness to work with groups.
Primary Contact Name : 
Betty Mills
Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-5546
Secondary Contact Name: 
Shirley Mc Nary
Secondary Contact Phone: 
541-422-7569
Size of Organization: 
32
Other Helpful Information: 
Group workshops include paintings in oil, watercolor, and pastel. Sometimes drawing as a wipeout or portraits have been offered. Attending meetings to acknowledge what you are interested in is important, as the group then decides which to do.

Bookworms

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Purpose: 
Enjoyment of reading
Meetings and Frequency: 
Monthly: second and fourth Tuesdays
Primary Contact Name : 
Marg Gardner
Primary Contact Phone: 
541-676-9448
Size of Organization: 
Limited to 12 Members
Other Helpful Information: 
Members must have a sincere desire for reading; two book reports a year; host meetings twice yearly