Aransas county December 2016 PAGE 1 4-HNewsletter December 2016 Clubs of Aransas County Inside this issue: A&H Show Reminders 2 Cupcake wars 2 Club News 3 4-H Project News 4—5 Upcoming Events 6 Coastal Bend Classic 7 Refashion Retreat 8 December 4-H Calendar 9 The county 4-H Food Show & Food Challenge and Cupcake war will be held at the Extension office on Thursday, December 8 at 5:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Family Favorites” You MUST qualify at the County level, in order to advance to the District competition on January 7. Food Show forms are available at the Extension office and must be returned by December 2nd to compete at the County level 4-H Food Show & Food Challenge ELIGIBILITY Criteria To be eligible to compete in any competition, 1. you must attend at least 60% of club meetings 2. You must meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Save the Date! The Aransas 4-H County Council is hosting a Christmas Party for ALL 4-H Members & Families. Friday, December 9 at 5:30. Please bring your own chairs. 6 Damien H. Odyssey 4-H Club 13 Noah P. Aransas County 4-H Club 28 Trenton F. Aransas County 4-H Club 29 Tristan M. Odyssey 4-H Club 31 Joshua G. Odyssey 4-H Club December Rabbit Validation Tuesday, December 20th. 5:00pm -7:00pm San Patricio Fairgrounds, Sinton TX Pre-Ordered Broiler pick up Tues., Dec. 13th.
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Aransas county December 2016 PAGE 1
4-HNewsletter
December
2016
Clubs of Aransas County
Inside this issue:
A&H Show Reminders 2
Cupcake wars 2
Club News 3
4-H Project News 4—5
Upcoming Events 6
Coastal Bend Classic 7
Refashion Retreat 8
December 4-H Calendar 9
The county 4-H Food
Show & Food Challenge
and Cupcake war will be
held at the Extension
office on Thursday,
December 8 at 5:30 PM.
This year’s theme is
“Family Favorites”
You MUST qualify at the
County level, in order to
advance to the
District competition on
January 7.
Food Show forms are
available at the Extension
office and must be
returned by
December 2nd
to compete at the
County level
4-H Food Show & Food Challenge
ELIGIBILITY Criteria
To be eligible to compete in any competition,
1. you must attend at least 60% of club meetings
2. You must meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing
all of your
classes.
Save the Date!
The Aransas 4-H County Council is
hosting a
Christmas Party
for ALL 4-H
Members & Families.
Friday, December 9 at 5:30.
Please bring your own chairs.
6 Damien H. Odyssey
4-H Club
13 Noah P. Aransas County
4-H Club
28 Trenton F. Aransas County
4-H Club
29 Tristan M. Odyssey
4-H Club
31 Joshua G. Odyssey
4-H Club
December
Rabbit Validation Tuesday, December 20th.
5:00pm -7:00pm
San Patricio Fairgrounds,
Sinton TX
Pre-Ordered Broiler pick
up Tues., Dec. 13th.
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Aransas/San Patricio County A&H Show
January 20-28, 2017 http://sanpatahshow.com/
Volunteers Needed:
We are seeking volunteers for
the homemaking division at
the A&H Show:
Dropping off homemaking items on January 23 from
5-7
Judging homemaking items
on January 24 from 9-noon
Checking out homemaking items on January 28 from
5-6.
Reminders for homemaking division:
Homemaking items, besides perishables, are due to the Extension
office BY January 18.
Baked goods are due to the Extension office on January 23, office will be
open until 6 PM to accept baked goods.
To be eligible for Sweepstakes in the clothing division, you must be at the fairgrounds to model on January 24 at 1 PM.
Jr. Master Gardener Project Manager: Chris Carpenter
Come in December and see how
the garden grows, as we learn,
grow, eat and go.
Thursdays, 11:00am @
AgriLife Extension
Reclaimed art crafting Project leader: Lisa Kokenes
Contact Info: 830.386.9690
Next Meeting
Thurs. December 14th @ 4:00 @ AgriLife Extension
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4-H upcoming events
Aransas County
National 4-H Conference is a working conference where youth and adults assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their commu-nities.
Youth, ages 15-18, are eligible to apply.
Applications are accepted in 4-H Connect through December 15. There is no fee to apply.
The Texas delegation will be announced by January 13, 2017. Selected delegates will then have until February 1 to register and make payment of $2,000.
The registration fee covers the delegate’s share of registration, adult chaperone registration, lodging, airfare, meals and ground transportation. Delegates are housed at the National 4-H Center.
Additional information can also be found at http://4-h.org/parents/national-4-h-conference/ Check out the video to see live action from previous conference sessions.
National 4-H Conference applications being accepted now through December 15.
The conference will be held in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the
Volunteers Needed Wednesday, February 8th.
4-H Day at the State Capitol, Austin TX.
The day is designed for 4-H members to learn more about our state legislative process, see our legislators in session, and to visit with their respective elected officials. It only takes place every two years so mark your calendar. The days event
