Record Books Due Soon!!! June 7th

June 7^th may seem like a long time away, but that day comes sooner than you know.  Look to the record book essentials to help in preparing your record book. This is a very important skill for everyone to learn.

On the 4HReports site there are videos and great resources how to complete the online forms.

Resources: 4-H Online Record book system- www.4hreports.com

Recordbook Support  Materials

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/recordbooks/index_youth-recordbooks.php

Annual Achievement Banquet - August 10th

August 10^th is the night that 4-Her’s that have completed their projects by turning in a record book and those that have competed in 4-H events on the county, district, state and national levels will be recognized for their hard work.

This is also the night that we say “thank you” to the leaders that worked with us all year all.

There will be a change in venue.  This year we will celebrate in the Poetry Community Christian School in Poetry.  Another change will be that we will not have the buffet dinner, instead the banquet committee has designed a wonderful snacks and cake. 

Clubs are asked to provide a silent Auction item for the night for the scholarship auction.  Bundle together a creative basket to help raise money for the scholarship. 

Avoid the Rush; Fill Out Your Award Applications Today!

Now is the time to think about what awards you would like to apply for this year.  The following is a list of awards Kaufman County 4-H will give this year.  The only way to win a county award is to fill out an application for the achievement pin you are applying for and to have done a record book in a project area.  Some awards will be based upon an interview process.

Awards to apply for:

     Seniors –

Gold Star                               Danforth I Dare You

4-H Council Scholarship       Leadership

     Intermediates -

Bronze Clover                     

     Juniors -

Rookie of the Year                              Silver Clover

Membership Award

     Leaders -

Most Supportive Parent Award

Leader on the Town                            Leader of the Year

Friend of 4-H

Applications can be found at http://kaufman-tx.tamu.edu 

Summer Camping Fun

District ULTRA Leadership Camp 2012

This year’s District Leadership Camp will be held on June 26-28^th, at TAMU-Commerce. This year we will be having a program filled 2.5 days of fun and excitement!! Which include participating in the Low and High ROPES course!! Hold the dates and look for more information to come!!!

Multi County Camp – July 2012

Planning for the Multi County Camp in Lone Star, Texas is once again started.  This year a full three days of fun are centered on the Theme – “4-H – Proud to be an American”.  Come have fun with 4-H’ers from 6 other District IV counties.  4-H’ers from 8 in 3^rd Grade to 18 has fun at the Lake front camp. Registration is $100.00 for 3 days and 2 nights of fun and activities.  Registration extended to  June 11^th

Summer Camps

Texas 4-H Center Youth Programs will provide your child with the chance to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests. Finding the right camp for your child is as important as helping them find the right college! Annually, five or more sessions are offered each summer for youth age 9 (or completed 2^nd grade) to age 18, 4-H membership is NOT required for most camps. The 4-H Center is accredited by American Camp Association. Summer camp registrations begins March 1^st.

MASH Camp, June 27-29- for youth interested in the medical field, athletic training, safety and health fields.

Horizons, July 3-7! - New for 2012. This is a project focused camp(Robotics, Culinary Arts, Natural Resources, Dog Project, Leadership, clothing & Textiles) for youth who have completed grades 4-8.

County Camp I , July 9-11–Summer camp for youth who have completed 2^nd grade through eleventh grade.

County Camp II, July 11-14- Summer camp for youth who have completed 2^nd grade through eleventh grade.

Prime Time I, July 22-25- Session I is for youth who have completed grades 5-8.

Prime Time II, July 25-28- Session II is  for youth who have completed grades 2-5.

Mission Possible, July 23-25 – An Inclusive camp for youth with and without disabilities.

Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge June 30-July 1^st

The Texas 4-H Outdoor challenge is scheduled for June 30 to July 1 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood.  Registration is open on 4-H connect for all contestants and will close on June 15^th. In addition, to contestant registration, there will also be an option for non-contestants to reserve lodging and meals.

If you are interested in knowing the details and the options for registration go to the Kaufman County 4-H Council Blog and look for the “Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge”

http://kaufman4hcouncil.blogspot.com

2012 Texas Brigades

Each camp is unique, but you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about deer, quail, bass, and waterfowl.  You will study anatomy, biology, habitat management, population dynamics, conservation, watershed management, and more. In addition to a heaping dose of ecology, you will study photography, art, entomology, botany, fly-tying, firearm safety, and leadership skills. For more information on the camps go to http://www.texasbrigades.org

Summer Fun Challenge - 40 Gallon Challenge

What is the 40 Gallon Challenge?

The 40 Gallon Challenge is a call for residents and businesses to reduce our region's water use on average by 40 gallons per person, per day. The challenge began in 2011 as a voluntary campaign to increase water conservation.

The 40 Gallon Challenge encourages people to save a minimum of 40 gallons a day by adopting new water-saving techniques. The pledge card outlines water-saving practices and the daily water-savings to expect. You can use the pledge to review the water-saving practices that you or your family currently puts to use. By pledging new practices, you will see the total daily savings expected for your household.
The 40 Gallon Challenge also provides maps and charts to see pledge activities in your state and across the United States.

Go to http://40gallonchallenge.org/about.cfm and select Texas.  Then Fill out the Pledge form. 

Young People – work with your parents to print off the pledge and pick one or more of the ways to conserve water and make a short video of you doing just that.  Email to cl-sharp@tamu.edu and we will pick the best video to feature in our community programs and at the Annual Banquet in August.