District IV 4-H Roundup contest memo

Contest memos for Educational Presentations, Share the Fun, and Fashion Show have been posted on our website http://d44-h.tamu.edu/ under the "District Events" section. Registration for each of these is also open on Connect. Please note the location for these contests is not in the student center this year. We will be utilizing the Ferguson Social Science building's classrooms and auditorium. A map and suggested parking lot is noted in these memos. Prior to those contests, I will send out our usual room assignment charts.



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District Storyboard Contest memo online

The District Storyboard contest memo has been posted online. http://d44-h.tamu.edu/district-events/fashion-storyboarding/ Connect registration is up and running as well.

There is a link within the memo to the label that goes on the back of the boards. Please double-check to make sure that the label category matches what is selected on Connect.

Drop off locations are the District Office and the Hopkins County Extension office. Boards will be judged by TWU fashion design students and professors, and displayed at our April 5 district Roundup in Commerce.




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IMPORTANT - Horse Project Information

Please review and distribute the following three (3) attachments, as needed:
1. 2014 Horse Validation Instructions – Families
2. 2014 Horse Validation Instructions – Counties
3. 2014 State 4-H Horse Show Rules and Regulations
http://horse.tamu.edu
REMINDERS:
· These documents and others can be found by clicking on the State 4-H Horse Show link on our website:http://horse.tamu.edu .
· 2014 Horse Validation on 4-H Connect– Open March 1st – May 1st
· 2014 Horse Show Rules and Regulations – New and Important changes are in RED text
· 2014 State 4-H Horse Show Schedule – REVIEW CAREFULLY – Majorchanges from past years
· 2014 State 4-H Horse Show Entries on 4-H Connect– Open June 1st – July 1st
o Three (3) new classes ADDED – Hunt Seat Versatility, Stock Horse Horsemanship, and Cow Boxing


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Texas 4-H Livestock/Equine Ambassador programs

The Texas 4-H Livestock/Equine Ambassador program strives to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animal agriculture.

Objectives:
•Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in youth livestock/equine programs across Texas.
•Prepare youth for the experience of the University setting, through intensive science based instruction and experiences.
•Prepare and provide opportunities for youth to serve in advocacy roles for animal agriculture, 4-H, and youth livestock/equine programs.
•Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in animal agriculture and advocacy.

Program locations, dates and applications:

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course at Texas A&M University: July 7-10, 2014
Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course at Texas Tech University: July 21-23, 2014
Application http://www.texasyouthlivestock.com/livestock-ambassadors/

Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Training in Gainesville, Texas: June 29-July 3, 201
Application available http://www.texasyouthlivestock.com/equine-ambassadors/

Thank you again for your support and consideration in recommending these programs to your best 4-H Livestock and Equine youth. Contact Billy Zanolini directly at 940-886-7129 with questions.


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2014 Texas 4-H Roundup Art Contest

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