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Donations to 4-H Foundation Requested to Honor Retiring Program Leader's Dedicated Service
Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:42:09 CST
Oklahoma's 4-H program will lose a dedicated individual when Dr. Charles Cox retires December 31st, but his friends and associates hope to keep his dedication to the youth of Oklahoma burning bright long into the future.
Jim Rutledge, executive director of the 4-H Foundation, and Tomas Manske, director of development, are inviting those touched by Cox's years of humble service to consider a charitable gift to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation in Cox's name. Cox was especially dedicated to the shooting sports and Citizenship Washington Focus programs. Gifts to support these programs will be matched dollar for dollar by the 4-H Foundation.
Cox started his career as a 4-H agent in Woods County in 1979. He then worked in Logan County and was named curriculum specialist with the state office in 1988. He spent the next 25 years serving in a number of capacities and became the State 4-H Program Leader and Assistant Director for Extension in 2006.
Statewide, Cox provided leadership for numerous programs including curriculum development, shooting sports, state fairs, Oklahoma Youth Expo, 4-H Roundup activities, Collegiate 4-H and many other activities.
At the national level, Cox served in many leadership roles for the National 4-H Congress and the National Land, Range and Pasture Contest. He led Extension's effort to implement an effective internship program to give college students the opportunity to try out Extension as a career. He also spearheaded innovative grant programs in the areas of healthy living and tribal youth mentoring.
Cox has been recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents with its Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service Awards.
Donations to the 4-H Foundation are tax deductible. More information is available online at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6522.
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