Galveston County 4-H Roundup Entries Due: February 15, 2018, Online
When: March 3, 2018, 8:30 am
Where: Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main St. (FM 519), La Marque
County Roundup will include the following contests:
Duds to Dazzle Teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60 minutes to create a new product using items from the supply closet. Teams then present their item to judges.
Fashion Show This is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction. You will create a clothing or fashion item, turn in
paperwork explaining your item, complete an interview with a panel of judges, and last but not least, model the outfit on the runway.
Fashion Story Board This is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations, flats, and more to promote the design. This year’s theme is “ Fashion Design to the Rescue – Superheroes.”
Educational Presentations Share your 4-H project experience by giving a presentation,
by yourself or with up to four of your 4-H friends. Some categories available to present on are Beef, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, and Shooting
Sports, among other categories.
Public Speaking Interested in presenting on current events and issues? 4-H members have the opportunity to present a persuasive 5-7 minute speech. Unlike Educational Presentations, visual aids and props may not be used.
Share-The-Fun With up to nine 4-H members, or individually, you can “share-the-fun” in one
of several categories, including: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Dramedy, Musical/Instrumental, Poetry/Prose, Solo/Band Performance, or Vocal.
**Members participating in any of these events at District Roundup must participate at County Roundup. ** For more information, email [email protected] or call (281) 309-5058.
JOANNs Fabrics & Crafts has announced that they will partner with 4-H for a Paper Clover Campaign! During the month of February, customers shopping at Joann’s will have the option to donate $1 or $4 to 4-H. Funds acquired through this paper clover campaign will be disseminated to county 4-H programs to support 4-H clothing & textiles programming.
On February 3, 2018 Galveston County 4-H will host a booth in the JOANNs’ Webster location making Valentine’s Day cards to be donated to a cause of our choosing. This a great opportunity to promote 4-H and serve your community!
This meeting has been cancelled. If you have questions or would like more information about Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl and/or Healthy Lifestyles, please contact Tracey Causer at [email protected]
TEEA 4-H Scholarship
Due: February 15, 2018 by 5 p.m.
Where: County Extension office
The Texas Extension Education Association offers a $1,000 scholarship to graduating 4-H members. For more information, rules and guidelines, and the application, please visit: http://teea.tamu.edu/manual/Chapter12-Awards-Recognitions-Scholarships.pdf
Applications for Galveston County are due on February 15, 2018 by 5 p.m.
Harvey Relief Grant Application Opens: February 15, 2018, Online
Application Closes: March 15, 2018
Galveston County Council has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 through the 4-H Supports Texas Hurricane Harvey Rebuilding fund through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. Funds are to be used to reimburse 4-H families in Galveston County who have been directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey. If you/your family were impacted, you may fill out an application online to receive reimbursement.
For more information, Rules & Guidelines, and the application, please visit: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/harvey-relief-grant-application-opens/
Master Gardener Plant Sale Volunteers Needed
When: February 17, 2018, 8 a.m.
Where: Galveston County Fairgrounds
Galveston County Master Gardeners are looking for volunteers to help with their Spring Plant Sale. Over 1,000 people attend the sale and nearly 5,000 plants are sold, so a large amount of help is needed! This is a great community service opportunity for 4-H’ers!
3 Musketeers, Snickers, Milky Ways…. Oh my! Join us at our next County Council meeting on March 26 for National Nougat Day!
Council Delegates and Club Presidents from each club should plan to attend County Council meetings!
4-H Science Night-
Water Investigations
When: March 27, 2018, 6:30-8:30 p.m., RSVP
Where: County Extension office
Come explore the world of water where we’ll discover:
Properties of Water
Sea Creatures
Water Robotics
RSVP Required!
For more information, visit: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/4-h-science-night/
Lamb/Goat & Steer/Heifer Clinic: February 3, 2018
Student Volunteer Orientation: February 8 or February 20, 2018
Horticulture Verification February 10, 2018
Las Vegas Night: February 16, 2018
Lamb/Goat & Steer/Heifer Showmanship Showdown: February 17, 2018
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 20, 20018
Ag Mechanics Show Entry & payment Deadline: February 20, 2018
Youth Project Show, Student Art & Cowboy/Cowgirl Entry Deadline: March 8, 2018
Broiler Pick-Up: March 9, 2018
Galveston County Fair & RodeoGalveston County Fair & Rodeo
Visit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information, including rules & schedules
http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com
Beef Quiz Bowler’s
Wanted!
Galveston County 4-H is looking for kids interested in competing in Beef Quiz Bowl to join this year’s teams!
Quiz bowl is an opportunity to demonstrate all of the knowledge a child has gained through past project experiences. This team contest helps kids learn more about their project while getting the opportunity to compete on a district and/or state level. Teams compete against one another and whoever buzzes in first, gets to answer the question. LIVE ANIMALS NOT NEEDED.
If you want to show off your knowledge about the beef industry or just want to learn more about beef production, come join us at our next meeting on December 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Extension Office.
Contact Phoenix Rogers with any questions at 281-309-5064 or [email protected].
Livestock Judging Livestock Judging is a great way to learn decision making and public speaking. In livestock judging, you will compete on a team and will rank each animal within a class (4 animals) by analyzing how the animals compare against industry standards and preference for that specie.
Meats Judging By participating in meat science judging contests, youth learn science-based information to consider when evaluating and making decisions, as well as learning proper meat storage and handling procedures.
Soils Judging Contestants will judge four soil profiles to determine soil characteristics of the profiles and make interpretations based on observation.
For more information about the District 9 Photography contest, please visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/photography/
Entries: April 04, 2018
When: May 03-05, 2018
Are you ready?!
More information can be found here: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/
District 9 Toy Drive Community Service Project
Donation Deadline: May 1, 2018 by 5 p.m.
District 9 is teaming up to gather toys for the Texas Children’s Hospital. This community service counts toward points for the Community Service Sweepstakes award, given at District Roundup.
Texas Children’s Hospital is requesting the following items:
The District 11 4-H Youth Development program is offering a shooting sports training for Rifle & Shotgun. All participants must have an active profile on 4-H Connect to register. Click here for more information.
Texas 4-H 2018 Congress
Applications Open: February 12-March 23, 2018, ONLINE
Where: Austin, TX
When: July 22-25, 2018
Join Texas 4-H and experience Texas Government in real-time! Experience the legislative process as you submit , debate, and decide the fate of legislation affecting Texas. 4-H’ers will participate as members of the House of Representatives/Senate, Press Corps, or Lobbyist.
Fro more information, visit: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/congress/
State Fair of Texas Scholarship
Deadline: February 23, 2018
The State Fair of Texas awards scholarships to selected applicants who have participated in specific youth livestock competitive events held at the State Fair of Texas.
For more information, click here: https://bigtex.academicworks.com/opportunities/6242
State Updates State Updates
Texas 4-H 2018 Beekeeping Essay Contest
Deadline: February 18, 2018
Where: Online via 4-H Connect
Topic: “What’s So Super About the Super Organism in the Honey Bee?”
The honey bee continues to be on everyone’s mind. From beekeepers to scientists to the public, the honey bee is a great super organism. What does this mean to you, to your community and to the world? Cash prizes awarded to the top three Texas 4-H winners:
1st Place: $200; 2nd Place: $100; 3rd Place: $50
For more information , visit: http://counties.agrilife.org/galveston/2018/01/28/bee-keeping-essay-contest/
State Roundup T-Shirt Design Contest
Deadline: March 2, 2018
Where: Online via Formsite
Show us your creative talent! Submit a design for the 2018 Texas 4-H Roundup T-shirt and you could win a $100 gift card!
For more information, visit: https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/tshirtdesign/index.html
Texas Brigades Cadet Applications Due: March 15, 2018
The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate and empower youths with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy.
Applications & more info: http://www.texasbrigades.org/
Our Galveston County 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Team took 5th Place in FCS Skills Assessment & Presentation at Western Nationals Roundup in Denver, Colorado. Congratulations to Matthew Wollam, Molly Shipley, Faith Clark, Brianna Causer and coach Tracey Causer!
Thank you to all who donated funds or participated in any of the fundraising events to help get the team to Nationals. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Summer CampsSummer Camps
Adult Chaperones Required!
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Galveston County Office
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone: 281-534-3413
http://galveston.agrilife.org/
Other Websites:
District 9 4-H: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/
Texas 4-H: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
4-H Connect: https://www.4honline.com/
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo: http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com/
