Thursday, April 5, 2012
Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge
This contest, scheduled for June 30-July 1 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, is for all 4-H members, and includes events such as Rifle, Fishing, Archery, Shotgun, Canoeing, Swimming, Orienteering, Camping Skills, Outdoor Safety and Wildlife Identification. Teams include 2 people (same age division) and can include 2 males, 2 females or 1 male & 1 female. Click here to get more details.
4-H Photography Contest with State Dog Show
If you're interested in photography and dogs, this may be ther perfect contest for you!! Pictures must be taken from last July to the time registration ends on May 11th (on 4-H Connect). Rules can be found on our county website, bastrop-tx.tamu.edu.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Cross Timber Lamb and Goat Camp - June 22-24
Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Erath County and the Erath Lamb and Goat 4-H Club will be hosting a lamb and goat feeding and showmanship camp on June 22-24, 2012 at the Tarleton State University College Farm.
Registration is $100.00 per exhibitor and $50.00 per adult. Adult supervision is required. Registration is open to exhibitors that will be enrolled in the 4-H or FFA program for 2012-2013 year. Registration is limited to the first 50 lamb and 50 goat exhibitors. Forms can also be downloaded http://erath.agrilife.org
The flier, registration form and TSU Waiver of Liability are attached. Both youth and adults needs to complete the waiver of liability. If anyone has questions they can contact the Erath County Extension Office at 254-965-1460 or erath@ag.tamu.edu
D7 & 10 Leadership Lab - June 26-28, 2012 - in NEW BRAUNFELS!
District Leadership Lab will be nearby in New Braunfels June 26-28. Registration will be on 4-H Connect May 15-31 with NO LATE REGISTRATION. Cost is $235 per 4-H member and includes dinner on the 26th, all meals on the 27th, breakfast and lunch on the 28th, as well as admission to Schlitterbahn. All District 4-H Council officers and county delegates should plan on attending! All participants must be at least 13 years of age by the date of Leadership Lab. No graduating seniors (unless current District Council officer) may attend. Forms will be due by June 1st.
One of the major events of Lab will be the election of officers for the District 10 4-H Council. Council Officer applications are due to the District Office by May 1, 2012 (postmarked). If you're interested in running for office, contact Sarah or Rachel.
One of the major events of Lab will be the election of officers for the District 10 4-H Council. Council Officer applications are due to the District Office by May 1, 2012 (postmarked). If you're interested in running for office, contact Sarah or Rachel.
Texas Pork Leadership Camp
Who can attend? 4-H or FFA members who:
1. Will be enrolled during the 2012-13 school year as high school juniors or seniors, and this year's high school graduates.
2. Have a definite interest in the pork industry and/or swine projects
3. Are willing to speak out for the pork industry through public appearances
4. Are interested in devoting 5 1/2 days of long hours to meeting interesting people and gaining a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the pork industry
5. Must be approved by a selection process that will include evaluation of the written application and interviews (in-person and/or by telephone)
6. If accepted, must complete online Quality Counts or Youth PQA Plus training before arriving for Camp.
Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a unique opportunity for 16 high school students to experience the Texas pork industry from "Conception to Consumption." This Camp give an in-depth view into all aspects of the pork industry, while engaging students in issues and activities concerning the pork industry. The Pork Leadership Camp teaches leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and other personal skills while the participants are learning about the pork industry.
The goal of Texas Pork Leadership Camp is to provide select 4-H and FFA students with an excellent learning opportunity about the pork industry and assist in developing and improving their leadership and communication skills, and to create well-informed advocates of the pork industry.
Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a week-long bus tour throughout the state of Texas and part of Oklahoma that enables students to tour production facilities, packing plants, processing plants, wholesale and retail markets, universities and other facilities which encompass the pork industry in Texas. For 5 1/2 days and nights the students travel, live, and work together as teams and individuals in the most hands-on experience available to 4-H and FFA students. Throughout the Camp the students are engaged in media training, real life industry situations, discussion sessions and daily educational assignments.
Cost is $350, if accepted. Applications are due by April 16, 2012.
Interested? Contact the Extension office to get the application and informational packet.
1. Will be enrolled during the 2012-13 school year as high school juniors or seniors, and this year's high school graduates.
2. Have a definite interest in the pork industry and/or swine projects
3. Are willing to speak out for the pork industry through public appearances
4. Are interested in devoting 5 1/2 days of long hours to meeting interesting people and gaining a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the pork industry
5. Must be approved by a selection process that will include evaluation of the written application and interviews (in-person and/or by telephone)
6. If accepted, must complete online Quality Counts or Youth PQA Plus training before arriving for Camp.
Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a unique opportunity for 16 high school students to experience the Texas pork industry from "Conception to Consumption." This Camp give an in-depth view into all aspects of the pork industry, while engaging students in issues and activities concerning the pork industry. The Pork Leadership Camp teaches leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and other personal skills while the participants are learning about the pork industry.
The goal of Texas Pork Leadership Camp is to provide select 4-H and FFA students with an excellent learning opportunity about the pork industry and assist in developing and improving their leadership and communication skills, and to create well-informed advocates of the pork industry.
Texas Pork Leadership Camp is a week-long bus tour throughout the state of Texas and part of Oklahoma that enables students to tour production facilities, packing plants, processing plants, wholesale and retail markets, universities and other facilities which encompass the pork industry in Texas. For 5 1/2 days and nights the students travel, live, and work together as teams and individuals in the most hands-on experience available to 4-H and FFA students. Throughout the Camp the students are engaged in media training, real life industry situations, discussion sessions and daily educational assignments.
Cost is $350, if accepted. Applications are due by April 16, 2012.
Interested? Contact the Extension office to get the application and informational packet.
2012 State Youth Water Camp
The 2012 State Youth Water Camp will be July 8-12, 2012, at the Bentley 4-H Center in Monahans, TX. The Camp is open to high-school youth who are interested in water conservation and water issues, and who are willing to work in teams. Adult project leaders may also apply, but must pass a background check before participating.
State Youth Water Camp is a five day educational camp planned to teach high school youth the importance of water stewardship, train them in water conservation and preservation, and illustrate how our water resources are being used by industry, agriculture and municipalities. We accomplish this through hands-on experiences, guest speakers, and field trips. The Camp is co-sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Upper Pecos Soil & Water Conservation District.
Applications and information are available at: http://ward.agrilife.org/ or from any AgriLife Extension office. Applications must be received in the AgriLife Extension office in Ward County by May 18, 2012. Participants will be informed of their acceptance by May 31, 2012. Registration is $150.00, due in the AgriLife Extension office in Ward County by June 8, 2012. Soil and water conservation districts, ground water conservation districts and youth organizations are sources of scholarships. Water Camp is open to all Texas youth, but space is limited so we encourage early registration.
For more information, call the AgriLife Extension office in Ward County at 432-943-4112/2682.
New 4-H Recordbook Forms
As we’ve been reporting on the 4-H News Blog and Newsletter, the Texas 4-H Record Keeping System has been going through some changes. Part of the change brought an online version of the record keeping system (http://4hreports.com). This system provides 4-Hers the option of completing their entire record keeping process online. However, it is not mandatory to do so. In addition to offering the online system, a set of forms is available to assist youth in their record keeping skills in other ways. These forms, in both Word and fillable PDF versions, can be found online at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks.
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