Do you have what it takes to be a star? Have you always pictured yourself performing on the “Big Stage?” If so, the 2010 Texas 4-H Roundup 4-H Has Talent Competition is for you. Get the chance to show your skills on stage in front of nearly 3,000 fellow 4-Hers, parents/volunteers, and 4-H faculty. So sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do something unusual.
How to get involved
Submit a video file no longer than five minutes in length of your best talent.
Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H youth.
A 4-H member may only participate on one team/entry.
Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are allowed to participate in this activity
Teams maybe one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.
An individual and/or team may only submit one video.
Ten finalists will be selected from their peers using an online voting system as well as an expert panel of judges.
Those ten finalists will then have the opportunity to perform on Wednesday, June 9, 2009t at the Wednesday night assembly in Rudder Theater at Texas A&M University.
Aft er all finalists are finished performing, the audience will have the opportunity to vote via text messaging to select their winner.
Deadline for Submission
• All entries must be received in the State 4-H Office by March 19, 2010
Submission Guidelines
Maximum size: 2GB Maximum Length: 5 minutes
Accepted File Formats: Windows Media (.WMV) or .AVI
Videos must be submitted via e-mail or mail to:
Via e-mail: Kyle Merten at
kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu
U.S. Mail: Kyle Merten
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840
Saved on a CD (DVDs will not be accepted)
*PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR ENTRY THE FOLLOWING:
*NAME OF GROUP/ACT
*NAMES OF EACH PARTICIPANT AND AGE
*COUNTY REPRESENTING
*CONTACT PERSON
FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR CONTACT:
*ADDRESS
*CITY/STATE/ZIP
*PHONE
Friday, November 6, 2009
Texas 4-H Scholarships
It is not too early for you Seniors to be thinking about your Texas 4-H Scholarship application.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are perfect time to get to work.
Applications and information can be retrieved from:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
Scholarships Available:
The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered.
Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet.
Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school. (See additional instructions).
Collegiate Scholarships - designated for former Texas 4-H members who have graduated from high school and have completed a minimum of 30 hours of college credit at a grade point average of at least 2.5. (See separate application and instructions).
The Blanco County deadline will be: February 1, 2010 by Noon.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are perfect time to get to work.
Applications and information can be retrieved from:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
Scholarships Available:
The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered.
Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet.
Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school. (See additional instructions).
Collegiate Scholarships - designated for former Texas 4-H members who have graduated from high school and have completed a minimum of 30 hours of college credit at a grade point average of at least 2.5. (See separate application and instructions).
The Blanco County deadline will be: February 1, 2010 by Noon.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Project? What's a Project?
4-H projects are the educational experiences that youth who are members of 4-H participate in. Typically, all projects must consist of at least five learning experiences that last from 30 minutes to one hour and include the assistance of an adult or leader.
Learning experiences include:
*Hands-on activities: making, producing, selling, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, etc.
*Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging contests, project activities, exhibits, etc.
* Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing, etc.
* Community service: volunteering, serving, helping, collecting, reflecting, donating, etc.
Learning experiences include:
*Hands-on activities: making, producing, selling, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, etc.
*Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging contests, project activities, exhibits, etc.
* Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing, etc.
* Community service: volunteering, serving, helping, collecting, reflecting, donating, etc.
Important Broiler Information
For those of you who ordered Broilers, please mail, or bring your payment to the Extension Office as soon as you can.
This year, the order must be paid 3 weeks in advance to our supplier (this is a new procedure for us). The chicks cost $1.30 each. Make check out to “County 4-H”. Todd will pick up the Broilers and have them at the Extension
Office on December 2nd, around 4:30-5:00pm for you to pick up, so mark your calendar and bring boxes for your chicks if at all possible.
This year, the order must be paid 3 weeks in advance to our supplier (this is a new procedure for us). The chicks cost $1.30 each. Make check out to “County 4-H”. Todd will pick up the Broilers and have them at the Extension
Office on December 2nd, around 4:30-5:00pm for you to pick up, so mark your calendar and bring boxes for your chicks if at all possible.
November Fourth Tuesday Fun
FOURTH TUESDAY FUN
SCRAPBOOKING
Start the Thanksgiving Holiday off right with Fourth Tuesday Fun! November 24th, at the Extension Office 5-6pm
Bring:
1. Several pictures with the same theme (birthday parties, Christmas, 4-H)
2. Three to four sheets of coordinating scrapbook paper
3. Coordinating stickers (check for sales at Hobby Lobby or Michaels for these items)
PLEASE RSVP TO GRETCHEN AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 20TH!
SCRAPBOOKING
Start the Thanksgiving Holiday off right with Fourth Tuesday Fun! November 24th, at the Extension Office 5-6pm
Bring:
1. Several pictures with the same theme (birthday parties, Christmas, 4-H)
2. Three to four sheets of coordinating scrapbook paper
3. Coordinating stickers (check for sales at Hobby Lobby or Michaels for these items)
PLEASE RSVP TO GRETCHEN AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 20TH!
4-H Rabbit Projects
Rabbits will arrive around Thanksgiving weekend with validation being the first weekend in December. Make sure to review this year’s rule book as a few small changes have been made regarding min and max weight ranges. The Blanco County Youth Stock Show Rule Book can be found on our local website.
Dairy & Horse Judging dates
2010 District 10 Dairy and Horse Judging
When: Feb 11, 2010 8am-5pm
Where: San Antonio
Registration Dates:
General Registration: 01/04/2010—1/22/2010
Late Registration: 01/22/2010—1/26/2010
The District 10 Dairy Judging contest will be held in conjunction with the SALE Dairy Judging Contest on Friday, February 5,
2010. Horse Judging will be held in conjunction with the SALE Horse Judging contest on Thursday, February 11. For more information, please call the Extension office @ 830-868-7167.
When: Feb 11, 2010 8am-5pm
Where: San Antonio
Registration Dates:
General Registration: 01/04/2010—1/22/2010
Late Registration: 01/22/2010—1/26/2010
The District 10 Dairy Judging contest will be held in conjunction with the SALE Dairy Judging Contest on Friday, February 5,
2010. Horse Judging will be held in conjunction with the SALE Horse Judging contest on Thursday, February 11. For more information, please call the Extension office @ 830-868-7167.
What about Dairy Goats?
DAIRY GOATS
Are you interested in learning about Dairy Goats as a 4-H project? If so, call the Extension Office @ 830-868-7167. We have a leader to lead a Dairy Goat Project.
Are you interested in learning about Dairy Goats as a 4-H project? If so, call the Extension Office @ 830-868-7167. We have a leader to lead a Dairy Goat Project.
Deadline for Major Stock Shows: November 17
Deadline for Major Show Entries (except Ft. Worth)
This years Major Stock Show for 4-H members will be held on Tuesday, November 17th, at the Extension Office. We will have all entry forms and paper work available for you to come by and complete from 3:00 pm to
7:00 pm. If you are unable to make that date, please call us to make arrangements for your entries to be completed at 830-868-7167
Ft. Worth deadline is November 9th.
This years Major Stock Show for 4-H members will be held on Tuesday, November 17th, at the Extension Office. We will have all entry forms and paper work available for you to come by and complete from 3:00 pm to
7:00 pm. If you are unable to make that date, please call us to make arrangements for your entries to be completed at 830-868-7167
Ft. Worth deadline is November 9th.
Have you completed your 4-H Member Form?
WANTED: 2009-2010 4-H MEMBER APPLICATIONS…
If you have not completed and turned in your 4-H application for the
2009-2010 year, please do so as soon as possible.
You can get applications from your Club Manager or from the Extension Office-you
can even sign up on the web. Don’t forget, if your
application is not current in 4-H Connect, you will not be able to compete in
ANY 4-H event. Also, addresses for the 4-H Newsletter are pulled from the 4-H Connect
program-so to receive your newsletter (by mail), your application needs
to be in the 4-H Connect program. Please let us know if you would prefer to view your Newsletter on the web instead of by US mail.
If you have not completed and turned in your 4-H application for the
2009-2010 year, please do so as soon as possible.
You can get applications from your Club Manager or from the Extension Office-you
can even sign up on the web. Don’t forget, if your
application is not current in 4-H Connect, you will not be able to compete in
ANY 4-H event. Also, addresses for the 4-H Newsletter are pulled from the 4-H Connect
program-so to receive your newsletter (by mail), your application needs
to be in the 4-H Connect program. Please let us know if you would prefer to view your Newsletter on the web instead of by US mail.
3rd Annual Texas A&M AgriLIFE Photo Contest
Have you made plans to enter the 3rd annual Texas A&M AgriLife Photo Contest?
It's not too late -- Anyone can enter!
The deadline to submit your favorite photo is Monday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m.
Contest Forms, Guidelines & Rules, and 2009 photo award winners
are available on the AgriLife.org website at
http://agrilife.tamu.edu/communications/photocontest
You may also view 2008 photo award winners at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agrilife/sets/72157619965928698
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Photo Contest is being held in conjunction with the
2010 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference
January 11 - 15, 2010 in College Station, Texas
Reminder - The deadline for submitting a request to host a meeting/workshop is Monday, November 9
[a conference outline and meeting/workshop request forms are attached]
____________________________________
Patricia W. Gerling M.Ed. '04
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University and System Relations
Texas A&M AgriLife
2147 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-2147
979.845.4756 | 979.845.0181 FAX
p-gerling@tamu.edu
http://agrilife.tamu.edu
NOTE NEW OFFICE LOCATION: Room 208, Wells Fargo Building, Bryan - Texas
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It's not too late -- Anyone can enter!
The deadline to submit your favorite photo is Monday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m.
Contest Forms, Guidelines & Rules, and 2009 photo award winners
are available on the AgriLife.org website at
http://agrilife.tamu.edu/communications/photocontest
You may also view 2008 photo award winners at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agrilife/sets/72157619965928698
* * * * * * *
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Photo Contest is being held in conjunction with the
2010 Texas A&M AgriLife Conference
January 11 - 15, 2010 in College Station, Texas
Reminder - The deadline for submitting a request to host a meeting/workshop is Monday, November 9
[a conference outline and meeting/workshop request forms are attached]
____________________________________
Patricia W. Gerling M.Ed. '04
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University and System Relations
Texas A&M AgriLife
2147 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-2147
979.845.4756 | 979.845.0181 FAX
p-gerling@tamu.edu
http://agrilife.tamu.edu
NOTE NEW OFFICE LOCATION: Room 208, Wells Fargo Building, Bryan - Texas
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Correction on Horse Judging @ San Antonio (SALE)
Please change the date in your newsletter for the Horse Judging @ San Antonio (SALE). The date should be February 11th, not February 5th.
Thanks,
Extension Office
Thanks,
Extension Office
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