Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Delta & Franklin 4-H News
Delta County 200 W. Dallas Cooper, TX 75432 903-395-4400 http://[email protected]
Franklin County 210 N. Kaufman St. Mount Vernon, TX 75457 903-537-4017 http://[email protected]
March/April 2011
County Agents
Michael Berry: AG Agent
Lou Ann Rollins: FCS Agent
We’re on the web, in
color!
CLUB MEETINGS
2011 OFFICER ELECTIONS If you are interested in becoming an officer, be thinking of what position you would like to hold: President, 1st Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Parliamentarian, Historian and Health & Safety. If you would like more information about these officers, please contact the extension office. Be prepared
to tell members why you would like an office, years in 4-H, projects you have been involved in, etc. So, start thinking about your campaign, get those posters and speeches ready. These elected officials will take office this summer. While it may seem early to be having the elections, we know everyone gets busy in the summer and we want to give everyone a chance at running for office.
This summer, we will have an officer training workshop to plan the upcoming 4-H year (2011-2012) and to also prepare you for your position.
ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE APRIL MEETING.
This month we will elect officers in Delta and Franklin County.
DELTA 4-H CLUB
Tuesday, April 5th 6:00 PM Delta Civic Center
FRANKLIN 4-H CLUB Tuesday, April 12th
6:00 PM Airport Community Service: Don’t forget to bring can goods for Relay for Life
SHARE THE FUN/EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION WHEN: District Contest Saturday, April 30 This is a great project for everyone. WHERE: Texas A&M-Commerce REGISTRATION: Deadline April 6th
WHAT IS SHARE THE FUN?
Choreographed Routines, Vocal, Musical, Solo/Band Performance, Poetry/Prose and Celebrate 4-H
WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION?
A method demonstration/or illustrated talk is usually 5-7 minutes long using posters or PowerPoint.
Be sure to pick up a Recognition Form at the next meeting. In order to receive an award, certificate or project pin, you must complete a 2010-2011 Recognition Form.
Forms are on pages 7&8 in the newsletter, they are also on website, and at the office.
ALL forms will be due on or before: Delta---April 26th & Franklin---May 3
Parents and leaders we would like for you to complete a form also.
AWARDS RECONGITION FORMS
AWARDS BANQUET With all the end of school year programs, mark your calendar NOW!
Delta Awards Banquet Tuesday, May 3
Franklin Awards Banquet Tuesday, May 10
SUMMER TRIP As everyone knows this year’s summer trip will be to Bonham Lake State Park on July 5th through 7th. We have the barracks and mess hall rented. There are several sets of barracks, so we can have male and female dorms. The park has lots of fun things to do, here are a few: hiking and biking trails, swimming, fishing, beach volleyball, basketball (which I rule). We will also have many other educational activities for all the children. You must be 4-H age to come to the camp; we do require a parent or responsible adult for every kid under 12 and at least one adult for each 5 head of kids regardless of age. Parents do not worry; we will have the air conditioned cabins. So
mark your calendar let us know you are coming so we can save you a sleeping mat. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
DELTA 4-H CLUB met Tuesday, March 1st at the Civic Center, Kiana Miller was the Recreation Activity Coordinator and she provided many games. FRANKLIN 4-H CLUB met Tuesday, March 8th at the Airport. Due to bad weather, guest speaker, Dusty Allen did not present his program. Hopefully, we can rescheduled Mr. Allen another time.
MARCH 4-H MEETINGS
Five teams represented Delta County very well at the District Food Challenge. The contest was held at Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday, February 26th. Each team member received a silicone muffin/cupcake pan and candy. Congratulations! The Pot Blaster Intermediate team, Jacob Martello, Jacob Berry and Devin Pickett placed 5th. Jourdan James, Josh Berry, Angela and Shelby Scholta were the Road Kill Senior team. Cory Oglesby, Jack and Austin Chambliss were the Manly Mixers Senior team. Rilee Purviance, Cayson Slakey, Kiana Miller, and Sally Chambliss were the Delta Desserts Intermediate team. Our mixed age team, Sizz’I”n Sisters, included Caleigh Oglesby, Mattie King, and Katelyn Rutledge. Special thanks for our volunteers, Mrs. Dawn Oats and Mrs. Phyllis Brumley.
DISTRICT FOOD CHALLENGE
Check out the District Website for more pictures: http://d44-h.tamu.edu/
RECORDBOOKS Recordbook time: Start putting it together.
If you need help, contact the Extension Office.
4-H Connect deadline is Wednesday, June, 29
All forms are on the county website under publication and 4-H.
DISTRICT FASHION SHOW/STORYBOARD WHAT: 2 Separate Contests WHEN: Saturday, April 30 WHERE: Texas A&M-Commerce REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 6
Check out this website or contact the Extension Office for more information: http://fcs.tamu.edu/clothing/4h/packet/index.php
HORSE PROJECT The horse project is goin’ real well! Feb. 21st, speed event practice was held.
Amanda Anderson, Debby Plantinga, Hannah Penny, Kaila McAnally, Lyndi Starr, Michael Gray, Kristen Hughes and Nicole Barela attended. Hannah helped Danielle Saxon with her pony. Riders long trotted and worked on the
“flower Power” exercise and ended with barrels. Debby Plantinga said, “ It was very positive to see each horse/rider continue the exercise until improvement was
seen and the rider could tell the difference in their horse. Spring Break was filled with horse projects: On March 14th practice was rating our speed at the
canter. Baukje, Skye, Hannah, Kaila and Debby attended this practice.. On March 16th Hannah & Cindy Penny, Nicole Barela, Kin Lester, Baukje & Jantsje Talsma,
Kaila McAnnally, Janna White, Anthony vanDieden, Lyndi Starr, Frankie Bakkers and Debby Plantinga had a new event at a new location. Hopefully, we will hear more at the next 4-H meeting.
DELTA COUNTY BOBBY WIGGLY MEMORIAL PROJECT SHOW
WHO: Everyone is Invited! WHEN: Saturday, April 16 WHERE: City Park If you are showing livestock, be there by 8:00 A.M.
WHO: Everyone is Invited! WHAT: Livestock Show and Sale & Petting Zoo WHEN: Saturday, March 26th; Sale begins following the show. WHERE: FM 115, between FM 21 and the south service road to I-30 at the Sheriff Posse Hopefully, everyone has their critters ready for the big day. Remember to be there by 7:30 A.M.to get checked-in. Once again the 4-H will be hosting a Petting Zoo at the MT. Vernon Project Show. If you are working the petting zoo or bringing and animal, try to be there by 8:00 A.M. The petting zoo has been very popular the last couple of years.
YOUNG FARMER’S PROJECT SHOW
It is project show time and both Franklin and Delta Counties project shows are just around the corner. Please come out and support the youth at these shows. It is important that we encourage these youngsters with their agriculture projects. These are the kids that will be staying in the local communities, working with agriculture and providing food for the world in the future. Thanks to all the businesses and individuals that have supported these project shows in the past.
PROJECT SHOWS
4-H WEBSITES Check out these websites. You might even find a picture of YOU!
Delta: http://delta-tx.tamu.edu/ Franklin: http://franklin-tx.tamu.edu/
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
DISTRICT SHOOTING SPORTS CONTEST WHAT: SHOTGUN & RIFLE WHEN: Saturday, April 16 WHERE: Paris REGISTRATION: Entry deadline will be Saturday, March 25th Call us if you are not yet entered and need to be. This is both the rifle and shotgun contest. I realize the contest falls on the same day as the Delta Project Show, I am sorry, I tried to get the contest scheduled on another date, but it did not work out.
STEER, GOAT & HORSE VALIDATION If you think you will be showing a steer, goat or lamb at one of the major shows in Texas this next show season, please let me know. I have to order tags by April 18th and need an idea of how many to purchase. All horse valida-tions must be completed by May 01.
The Clinic was a great success! 54 horses participated in the Coggins/vaccination clinic. According to Debby Plantinga, this is the largest turnout ever. STATE LAW: Texas state law requires that equine have a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia or Coggins before they leave their home property. Thanks to Debby for organizing this clinic.
6th ANNUAL COGGINS & VACCINATION CLINIC
19th WILDLIFE EDUCATION SUMMER CAMPS WHAT: Wild education and leadership development program for 13-17 years old interested in wildlife and/or outdoors COST: $400, financial assistance is available APPLICATIONS: may be submitted on line until April 1, 2011. www.texasbrigades.org WHEN: June 5-9; June 18-22; June 26-30; July 11-15 and July 17-21. For more information contact the Extension Office.
BOLD: DUE DATES
March 1 Delta 4-H Meeting March 5-Plant ID Contest in Houston March 8-Franklin 4-H Meeting March 14-18-Spring Break March 18-Horse Judging Contest March 25-Shooting Sports Deadline March 26-Young Farmer’s Project Show & Petting Zoo
April 1-Wildlife Education Summer Camp Online application due April 5-Delta 4-H Meeting (Officer Election) April 6-District Fashion Show & Fashion Storyboard Registration Deadline April 6-District Educational Presentation Registration Deadline April 12-Franklin 4-H Meeting (Officer Election) April 16-Delta Project Show April 16-District Shooting Sports Contest April 18-Validation tags ordered Deadline April 26-Awards Recognition Forms Due for Delta April 30-District Fashion Show & Fashion Storyboard April 30-District Educational Presentation
May 1-Horse Validation deadline May 3-Delta Awards Banquet May 3-Awards Recognition Forms Due for Franklin May 7-District Shooting Sports May 10-Franklin Awards Banquet May21-22-Shooting Sport Leader Training May 26-Horse 4-H Connect Deadline
