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GREGG COUNTY
4-H HANDBOOK
GREGG COUNTY4-H
This 4-H Handbook Belongs to:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO 4-H ....................................................................... 1 OFFICER & LEADER INFORMATION .................................... 2 PHONE LIST ............................................................................... 3-4 WHAT IS 4-H? ................................................................................ 5 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN 4-H? ............................................ 6 WHAT DO YOU DO IN 4-H? ........................................................ 6 GREGG COUNTY 4-H CLUBS .................................................... 7 GREGG COUNTY 4-H ADULT LEADERS ASSOCIATION .... 8 GREGG COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL .............................................. 8 4-H CONTESTS ......................................................................... 9-11 COUNTY 4-H AWARDS .............................................................. 12 4-H TERMINOLOGY ............................................................. 13-14 GREGG COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF .................................. 15 4-H NOTES .................................................................................... 16 4-H CALENDAR...................................................................... 17-28
Welcome to the Gregg County 4-H Program! I am glad that you have chosen to be a part of the largest non-formal youth education organization in Texas! Almost 1 million Texas youth and over 6 million youth nationwide participate in 4-H to become self-motivated, productive, and contributing citizens. 4-H is designed to be a family organization, so 4-H parents are encouraged to be involved in the 4-H experience. The help that 4-H parents can contribute ranges from serving as a project leader to providing transportation to activities or even supplying refreshments for meetings or special events. 4-H parents are also needed to supervise 4-H activities. Gregg County has an outstanding group of dedicated adult volunteer leaders as well as a superb group of motivated 4-H members. Please read through your Gregg County 4-H Handbook to answer questions you may have about 4-H. This handbook is designed as a reference tool for you throughout the 4-H year. Please refer to the calendar located in the back of the handbook as you plan for participation in 4-H events and contests. You can fill in additional events to your calendar as they arise. To keep you updated regarding all 4-H events and activities, we mail a 4-H newsletter to all enrolled 4-H members and 4-H volunteer leaders on a monthly basis. Best wishes for a fulfilling year in 4-H! I will look forward to seeing you at events throughout the year! Sincerely, Jill Parker Gregg County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences
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What is 4-H?
4-H is the youth development program of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, a part of the Texas A&M University System. 4-H partners include State, Federal, and County Governments. 4-H is an exciting youth program that helps young people learn how to do new and interesting things through learn-by-doing projects. The four “H’s” are explained in the organization’s pledge, which every 4-H member should know:
“I Pledge- - My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.”
The 4-H club emblem is a four leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf.
The four “H’s” stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Leaves of the clover are green and the “H’s” are white.
The White is for purity. Green is nature’s most common color, and is symbolic of youth, life, and growth.
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4-H Pledge 4-H Motto
4-H Slogan
“Learn by doing”
4-H Em-
“To Make The Best Better”
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN 4-H? 4-H programs are open to all young people from third grade through age 18. A special “Clover Kids” program is available for children in kindergarten through the second grade, ages 5 through 8. Regardless of whether you live in the city or in the country, you can be a part of the 4-H program. There are many projects and activities to choose from.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN 4-H? The 4-H slogan is “Learn by Doing”. 4-H members complete learning experiences called 4-H projects. A project is an area of interest that the 4-H member wants to learn more about. The project consists of at least six hours of learning time and provides in-depth learning experiences for the member. A 4-H member may participate in one or more projects each year. Here is a partial list of 4-H projects to choose from: Aquatic Sciences Food & Nutrition Poultry Beef Cattle Forestry Public Speaking Citizenship Health Rabbits Clothing & Textiles Horse Recreation Consumer Skills Horticulture Sheep & Goats Dog Care & Training Housing & Home Shooting Sports Entomology Environment Swine Fashion Revue Meat Science Veterinary Science Field & Stream Photography Wildlife You can also take part in 4-H by attending 4-H club meetings. The 4-H club meetings are conducted by 4-H’ers who are elected into officer positions. 4-H adult volunteer leaders help 4-H members to plan and run the meetings. Each club has an adult volunteer leader who is the 4-H club manager. The 4-H club manager oversees the meetings and activities of the 4-H club. In 4-H there are many activities to participate in. In addition to participating in club meetings and projects, you may also be involved in making presentations, skits, leadership, and community service activities. There are also opportunities to participate in 4-H camps, retreats, exhibition shows, and contests.
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Gregg County Community
CLUB MEETING DATE CLUB MANAGERS
Happy Hearts (Longview) 2nd Tuesday each month, 6:00 p.m.
Mgr: Leola Hughes (903) 753-1186mailto:[email protected] [email protected] Asst. Mgr: Essie O’Quinn (903) 758-9255
Shiloh Wednesdays Mgr: Linda Snoddy (903) 759-8866 [email protected] Co-Asst.Mgrs: Miyoshi Hamilton (903)-759-7342 (903-)295-1171 Jackie Grimmett (903) 452-0940 [email protected]
Shamrocks (Longview) 2nd Monday each month, 2:00 p.m. Gregg County Extension Auditorium
Mgr: Tammie Olson (903) 297-3103 mailto:[email protected] [email protected] Asst Mgr: Joyce Daniel (903) 757-2813 [email protected]
4-H Saddle Club (Longview) 2nd Saturday each month, 9:30 a.m. Mgrs: Monty & Cindy Turnbow-mailto:[email protected] (903) 663-5272 (office) [email protected]
Kilgore 4-H Club 2nd Monday each month, 6:00 p.m. Cancun Daves, Kilgore Texas
Mgr: Melynda and Gene Keenon (903) 736-5190 [email protected]
St. Mary’s After School 4-H Club
3rd Monday at 3:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s School Mgr: Alicia O’Connor (903) 753-1657 [email protected]
Spring Hill 4-H Club 2nd Monday; 4:30 p.m. The Ranch 1801 FM 1844 Gilmer, TX 75645
Mgr: Jennifer Pecot 903-297-6784 [email protected] Asst. Mgr: Mrs. Desiree Watts 903-734-5354 [email protected]
Longview Christian School School Curriculum Club Courtney Williams 903-297-3501 [email protected]
For more information about the 4-H Club meetings (including locations), please call Jill Parker, County Extension Agent - (903) 236-8428
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioner Court of Texas.
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GREGG COUNTY 4-H ADULT LEADERS ASSOCIATION All 4-H parents and leaders are encouraged to be a part of the Adult Leaders Association! The Association is comprised of volunteer 4-H leaders who meet and work together to support the 4-H youth of Gregg County. The Association works together with the county 4-H council to plan and coordinate countywide 4-H activities. The Adult Leaders Association works to financially support the 4-H youth through fund raising projects. The Association is also useful as a meeting place for leaders to exchange ideas. The Association has 4 meetings each year. The meetings are held in January, March, May and September.
GREGG COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL Members of the County 4-H Council plan and coordinate 4-H activities in the county. The County 4-H council also promotes 4-H activities. The council is comprised of 4-H members from each of the various 4-H clubs in the county. Clubs are encouraged to have at least two council delegates who will attend the County 4-H Council meetings. Typically, a 4-H member is elected into the position of council delegate and represents his or her club at the County 4-H council meetings. In most cases, the president of the 4-H club also serves as a delegate to the County 4-H Council. In addition to the club council delegates and presidents, membership to the council is open to all 4-H youth who are at least 11 years of age by August 31st of the current 4-H year. The County 4-H Council serves as a communication channel. Council delegates represent their club and relay information and ideas from their club to the council. The council delegates also relay information from the council to their club to keep the members up to date on countywide activities and events. Meetings of the Gregg County 4-H Council are held in January, March, May and September.
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4-H CONTESTS There are many 4-H contests which give members a chance to display their skills. Winners of most county 4-H contests advance to district and state contests. 4-H contest information is mailed to 4-H members in the monthly 4-H newsletter Following is a brief description of some of the annual contests. For dates of these contests, refer to the calendar included in this handbook. Deadlines to register for these contests will be listed in your 4-H newsletter.
4-H ROUNDUP The 4-H Roundup Contest provides 4-H members a chance to display their public speaking skills. 4-H members use the knowledge gained from 4-H projects and activities to prepare a presentation. Presentations are a very valuable educational tool in the 4-H program. Through presentations, 4-H’ers learn how to organize their thoughts and present their ideas. Below is a description of educational presentations. Educational presentations are planned presentations by one to five 4-H members that teach information related to a project or activity. Simply, they are ways of “showing” and “telling” others how to make or do something and sharing useful information. Through a method demonstration, you “show” others how to do something. You actually make something. There is a finished product. Through an illustrated talk, you talk about a particular subject; you are “telling” with the use of illustrations. Through the “speech” method you simply educate with words alone. Visual aids such as slides, posters, charts, pictures, etc. can be used in method demonstrations and illustrated talks. There is a 12 minute time limit for educational presentations. 4-H members may present method demonstrations and illustrated talks as an individual or as a team of up to five 4-H’ers.
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Another 4-H Roundup category is PUBLIC SPEAKING. In the public speaking category an individual 4-H member presents a 5 to 7 minute speech. Props and visual aids may not be used.
SHARE-THE-FUN SKITS allow 4-H members to demonstrate their acting and showmanship talents. There are six divisions of Share-the-Fun:
4-H FOOD SHOW
The 4-H Food Show provides an opportunity for 4-H members to exhibit their skills in the food and nutrition project. There are four categories in which to compete: Main Dish, Fruits and Vegetables, Breads and Cereals, and Nutritious Snacks.
4-H FOOD CHALLENGE
Inspired by the popular television series Iron Chef, this fun contest and activity is for 4-H food & nutrition enthusiasts! For this contest, 4-H members compete on teams of 3-5 members. The teams use a group of ingredients, resource materials and some basic kitchen supplies to create their own dish, calculate cost per serving, evaluate nutritional value, and cover food safety practices in a brief presentation to judges.
4-H FASHION SHOW
The Fashion Show provides opportunities for 4-H members to exhibit their skills in modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments, good grooming and poise, fashion interpretation and understanding of style. 4-H members may choose clothing construction or comparison shopping. The four senior categories in each division include casual, dressy, formal, and specialty. Junior categories are announced before the Fashion show each year.
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING In the Consumer Decision Making Contest, the 4-H member compares a class of consumer items to make the best choice. Items such as DVD players, digital cameras, and blue jeans are judged to determine the best value for the money. The consumer items are different each year. Through this contest, 4-H’ers learn to practice wise consumer skills.
RECORD BOOKS 4-H Record books are a tool in learning record keeping skills. In the 4-H Record book, 4-H members record information about participation and accomplishments in all 4-H projects and activities. There are many categories in which to enter a 4-H record book; from clothing to consumer; from forestry to foods; from poultry to public speaking. Remember to take pictures during the year. Pictures are a part of the 4-H record book. Record book covers are available at the Extension office.
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Band - Group of 2 to 9 members Poetry/Prose- Individual or group. (Maximum group of nine). Vocal- Individual or group. (Maximum group of nine). Musical - Individual only Choreographed Routines- Individual or group. (Maximum group of nine).
HORSE SHOW 4-H members demonstrate their horsemanship skills by participating in the 4-H Horse Show including Western, English and Speed events. 4-H horses must be owned by May 1st of the current 4-H year. There is also a horse futurity contest. Futurity projects must be nominated before May 1st.
This is a “trivia” contest that tests 4-H’ers knowledge about horses and horse science. 4-H’ers compete in teams of three or four.
JUDGING CONTESTS Also competing in teams of three or four are those 4-H’ers who participate in the 4-H Judging Contests including horse, livestock, dairy cattle and meats judging. In livestock, horse, and dairy cattle judging, 4-H’ers judge a class of 4 horses/livestock animals. 4-H’ers place the animals first through last. Livestock animals include beef cattle, sheep, swine and goats. Through the meats judging and identification contest, 4-H’ers identify and judge various cuts of meat.
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
The Harvest Festival and Livestock Show is an annual event in which 4-H members can
exhibit and show steers, beef heifers, market lambs, market hogs, goats, rabbits, roasters, and broilers. There is also a Home Economics Contest as well as an Ag Mechanics Show.
SHOOTING SPORTS CONTEST Individuals or a team of four 4-H members compete in a three position shooting sports contest. 4-H members gain skills in safety, marksmanship, accuracy, and self-confidence.
NUTRITION QUIZ BOWL
This is a “trivia” contest that tests 4-H’ers knowledge about food and nutrition. 4-H’ers compete in teams of three or four.
ENTOMOLOGY I.D. CONTEST In the entomology contest, 4-H’ers identify selected insects and complete a written exam on insects.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
4-H’ers can submit photos for a district and state level 4-H photography contest. The State Level is only open to Senior 4-H members. Divisions for the state contest include the following: People, Animals, Still Life, Natural Landscape, Plant/Flora, Architectural Elements, Special Effects/Creative Effects, and Theme (themes vary from year to year). The classes for each of these divisions vary and may include color, color-digital or black & white. District contest categories vary from the state contest. Please check with the County Extension Office for details.
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HORSE QUIZ BOWL
COUNTY 4-H AWARDS In addition to recognition at the County 4-H Contest, 4-H members are also recognized for accomplishments at the annual 4-H Achievement Ceremony and Reception. The following are awards presented at the 4-H Achievement Ceremony and Reception.
GOLD STAR AWARD-The highest 4-H award presented on the county level. 4-H members must be at least 15 years of age and have completed at least 3 years in 4-H. In addition to other requirements, the 4-H’er must submit a record book in the year he or she applies for the award and must have completed projects in at least three project areas. 4-H members will apply for this award and be interviewed by a panel of judges. (Awarded only once in a member’s 4-H career). DANFORTH “I DARE YOU” AWARD- The “I Dare You” Award is offered as recognition of demonstrated qualities of constructive leadership. The idea of the award is to challenge or “dare” youth to achieve their highest potential. 4-H’ers ages 15-18 who have completed their freshman year in school are eligible for this award. At least 3 years participation in the 4-H program is also required. Club managers complete and submit applications for nominees to the County Extension Staff. To be eligible, 4-H members nominated must have submitted a record book the year he or she is nominated for the award. (Awarded only once in a member’s 4-H career). SILVER STAR AWARD-Awarded to two (2) twelve to fourteen year old 4-H members who have demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. 4-H members will apply for this award and be interviewed by a panel of judges. Criteria: Submission of a 4-H Record book. (Awarded only once in a member’s 4-H career). BRONZE STAR AWARD-Awarded to two (2) nine to eleven year old 4-H members who have demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. 4-H members will apply for this award and be interviewed by a panel of judges. Criteria: Submission of a 4-H Record book. (Awarded only once in a member’s 4-H career). ROOKIE AWARD- Awarded to one first year 4-H member who has excelled through involvement in various 4-H projects and activities. In order to be eligible for this award, this must truly be the first year of 4-H participation. (Past participation in any other county or state disqualifies a 4-H member for the award.)
A 4-H MEMBER CANNOT RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE OF THE ABOVE AWARDS IN THE SAME YEAR.
For awards with age requirements, age will be based on the 4-H member’s age as of August 31st of the current 4-H year.
FRIEND OF 4-H- To recognize individuals who have contributed their time, money, and efforts to 4-H club work. This award is not for adult leaders or Extension employees. W.D. McQUEEN OUSTANDING 4-H LEADER AWARD- This award was named in honor of Mr. W.D. McQueen who was a dedicated 4-H club leader from the Judson Community. Each year, a 4-H leader is chosen for this award based on outstanding dedication and support to the Gregg County 4-H program. GREGG COUNTY 4-H ADULT LEADERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP- The 4-H Adult Leaders Association awards scholarships to graduating senior 4-H members who have achieved high standards of excellence in the 4-H program. SHANNON LYNN HARMS 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- A memorial scholarship was established in 1995 as a tribute to former Gregg County Extension Agent, Shannon Lynn Harms. 4-H was a most important part of Shannon’s life. She had a strong motivation for and commitment to the 4-H program. This memorial scholarship is awarded to the graduating senior 4-H member who best embodies that same sense of commitment. ADDITIONAL PROJECT RECOGNITION-Project medals are awarded to 4-H members who have completed project work and have completed and submitted a project record form. Limit of one project medal per year. 4-H members submitting 4-H record books need not submit a project record form in addition to their record book. 4-H members submitting a 4-H record book will receive a project medal in the area (awards program) in which their record book is submitted. 4-H CLUB RECORDBOOK AWARD- The 4-H club with the highest percentage (%) of 4-H record books turned in will be recognized annually. A minimum of 5 record books is required to be submitted by the winning club. 4-H members receive special recognition at the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet for completion of 4-H record books and for participation in 4-H contests. Each 4-H member who has competed in 2 or more 4-H contests is recognized. County 4-H Council officers are also recognized for their leadership.
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4-H TERMINOLOGY ACTIVITY LEADER- Works closely with club manager. Responsible for one or more activities at the club level. 4-H AGE- 3RD GRADE THROUGH AGE 18. Your 4-H age is based on your age as of August 31st of the current 4-H year. AGE DIVISIONS Junior - ages 8 (and in the 3rd grade) through 10 Intermediate - ages 11 through 13 Senior - ages 14 through 18 (Ages are based on August 31st of current 4-H year.) 4-H AMBASSADORS- Teen 4-H members who have been selected and trained to represent 4-H before civic and community groups to promote 4-H. CLOVER KIDS- Youth ages 5 through 8 (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) who participate in the 4-H program. 4-H CLUB- A group of boys and girls, third grade through age 18, who are advised by club managers and volunteer leaders. Each club elects their own officers to preside at club meetings. CLUB MANAGER- Volunteer leader who provides guidance and management to a 4-H club. Serves as the contact person between the club and the County Extension Office. CLUB MEETING- Where 4-H’ers meet, generally on a monthly basis, to handle the business of the club. Generally one hour in length. Follows a four part agenda including inspiration, business, program, and recreation. CLUB OFFICERS- Elected by the club members each year. Have the responsibility of conducting 4-H club meetings. Working with club manager, they plan club meetings and give leadership to the club. 4-H COMMITTEE- Committees can serve many functions in a club. They give members extra involvement and leadership opportunities. Committee Chairmen give leadership to committees. (Example: recreation chairman, telephone committee chairman, refreshment chairman). COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT- An activity conducted by 4-H’ers for the benefit of the community. (Example: Collecting food or clothing for the needy, Christmas Caroling, Adopt-A-Highway roadside clean-ups). DISTRICT 5- Gregg County is a part of District 5. We are considered the “East” district. There are 22 counties in District 5. (We are also a part of the “East Region” which includes District 4 and District 8 as well.) ENROLLMENT- You officially become a 4-H member by choosing a 4-H club to join and enrolling in the 4-H program. Re-enrollment begins each September. Every 4-H member must re-enroll each year to continue membership in the 4-H program.
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4-H FOCUS- The monthly 4-H Newsletter prepared by the County Extension Office Staff to keep 4-H families informed about 4-H events and activities and to recognize the accomplishments of 4-H members and leaders. 4-H LEADER- An adult volunteer who works with 4-H club members. NATIONAL 4-H WEEK- Held the first full week of October. Provides the opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding of the 4-H program. 4-H PRAYER- “Help me, O Lord, to live so that the world may be a little better because Thou didst make me....Amen.” 4-H PROJECT- An area of study in which 4-H members participate. The project consists of at least six hours of learning time. There are more than 40 projects to choose from. PROJECT GROUP MEETINGS- Meeting where 4-H members learn about their specific project area. Coordinated by adult project leaders. PROJECT LEADER- An adult volunteer who helps 4-H members learn through involvement in a specific 4-H project. 4-H SCHOLARSHIP- Scholarships ranging from $500 to $15,000 are available to graduating 4-H members who meet the criteria for application. The State Scholarship program is administered by the Texas 4-H Foundation. STATE 4-H ROUNDUP- The State event in which qualifying senior 4-H members compete in various contests. Held on the campus of Texas A&M University each year in June. TEEN LEADER- Teen members who accept leadership responsibilities in 4-H project meetings, workshops, trainings, or special activities. TEXAS 4-H CONFERENCE CENTER- A camp facility owned and operated by the Texas 4-H Foundation at the shores of Lake Brownwood. Extension training programs and 4-H camps and retreats are conducted here year-round. TEXAS 4-H CONGRESS- An educational event for 4-H members, ages 15 through 18. Held in Austin, Texas in even numbered years. Participants study and learn about state government by participating in a “mock Congress”. TEXAS 4-H COUNCIL- Consists of 4-H delegates from each of the 12 Extension districts. The Council plans and carries out many statewide events such as Texas 4-H Roundup and Texas 4-H Congress. TEXAS 4-H OPPORTUNITIES HANDBOOK/TEXAS 4-H CLOVER - A handbook, outlining statewide 4-H contests, educational workshops, 4-H project objectives, and the 4-H recognition program. Includes information on 4-H Scholarships. Updated annually. 4-H YEAR- September 1st to August 31st of the following year.
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Gregg County Extension Staff Dennis Smith Jill Parker County Extension Agent County Extension Agent Agriculture Family & Consumer Sciences (903)237-2625 (903)237-2630 [email protected] [email protected] Rita Kotzur Cindy Gill Gregg County Extension Gregg County Extension 4-H Program Assistant Office Manager (903)237-2627 (903)236-8429 [email protected] [email protected]
Office Location/Mailing & Website Addresses
405 East Marshall Ave. Suite 101 Longview, TX 75601
http://gregg-tx.tamu.edu Texas 4-H on the web at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu
4-H CONNECT WEBSITE: https://texas.4honline.com
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January 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 4 5 6 County 4-H Entomology Contest 4:30 p.m.
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9 10
11 County 4-H Fashion Show 6:00 p.m.
12 13 Food Show posters due to the Extension Office
14 15 District 4-H Food Show, Nutrition Quiz Bowl, Food Challenge at SFA
16 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Office Closed
18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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23 24 4-H Council and Adult Leaders meeting 6:30 p.m.
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30 31
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February 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 District 4-H Consumer Decision Making & District Fashion Show
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 Valentine’s Day
15 16 17 18 19
20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
21 Presidents’ Day
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March 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3
County 4-H Round-up at Liberty City
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6 7 8 9
10 11 12
13 Daylight Savings Time Begins
14 15 16 17 St. Patrick’s Day
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20 First Day of Spring Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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27 28 4-H Council & Adult Leaders Meeting 6:30 p.m.
29 District Dairy Judging at SFA
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April 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2District 4-H Roundup Photography Entomology Horse & Beef Quiz Bowl Contests
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Horse Judging Contest @ TAMU-College Station
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Crawfish Boil Shooting Sports-Rifle Contest—Athens
17 18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
21 22 Good Friday Office Closed
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24 Easter Sunday
25 26 27 28 29 30 District Livestock Judging Contest @ TAMU
May 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 Mother’s Day
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15 16 17 18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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22 23 24 4-H Council & Adult Leaders 6:30 p.m.
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29 30 Memorial Day Office Closed
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“Give Me 5 “
June 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 Record Books & Project Forms Due
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12 13 14 Flay Day
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19 Father’s Day
20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
21 First Day of Summer District 5 4-H Horse Show Athens, TX
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26 27 28 29 30 Award application deadline for Gold, Silver & Bronze Star awards as well as “I Dare You”
State 4-H Roundup - TAMU
Tentative: Leadership Lab
July 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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3 4 Independence Day Office Closed
5 6 7 District 4-H Record book Judging - Lufkin
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10 11 12 13 14 4-H Award Interviews
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17 18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW
August 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 4-H Food & Nutrition Workshop 2:00 p.m.
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7 8 9 10 State 4-H Record Book Judging
11 4-H Consumer Decision Making Workshop 2:00 p.m.
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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September 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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4 5 Labor Day Office Closed
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18 19 4-H Council and Adult Leaders meeting, 6:30 p.m.
20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
21 22 Harvest Festival Junior Board meeting 6:30 p.m.
23 First Day of Autumn
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25 26 27 28 29 30
Set-up & Decorate for 4-H Achievement Ceremony
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 4-H Achievement Ceremony Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m.
4 4-H Achievement Ceremony 6:30 p.m.
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 Gold Star Banquet, SFA
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16 17 18 4-H Food Challenge, 6:00 p.m.
19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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October 2011
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Harvest Festival and Livestock Show
National 4-H Week
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 County 4-H Consumer Contest 6:00 p.m.
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6 Daylight Savings time ends
7 8 9 10 11 Veterans Day Office Closed
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13 14 15 16 17 County 4-H Food Show 5:30 check in 6:00 orientation
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20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
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27 28 29 Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl - tbd
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November 2011
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Office Closed
Tbd—to be determined
December 2011
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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4 5 Planning meeting for the 4-H Christmas Social 4:30 p.m.
6 7 8 9 Gregg County 4-H Christmas Party
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18 19 20 Club news and attendance due to the Extension Office
21 22 23 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed
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25 26 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed
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To Make the Best
Better
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race,
color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County
Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
