4-H Events and Activities

Friday, February 03, 2012

2012 National 4-H Congress


The Texas 4-H will be accepting applications for the 2012 National 4-H Congress beginning February 13th and ending April 16th on 4-H Connect. The 2012 National 4-H Congress will be Thursday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 4 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Georgia. National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. The program combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational and networking opportunities. The program combines plenary sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and a service learning experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders, speakers, and educators present the most current and timely information available.  
 
For more information please contact the county extension office.. 

Thursday, February 02, 2012

second annual 4-H Volunteer Conference is set for July 27-29, 2012

Save the Date!
The second annual 4-H Volunteer Conference is set for July 27-29, 2012 in San Antonio. Whether you have been a volunteer for one, 12 or 20 years, the conference offers something for everyone! The conference will kick-off the evening of Friday, July 27th with a dinner and general session, with a variety of educational workshops offered all day Saturday and Sunday morning.

Scurry Rosser Parents & Friends Annual Auction

Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest


Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show
4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
Friday, April 6, 2012
Loy Lake Park, Denison, TX
Take Exit #67 off Highway 75


Rules:
Junior Division – 8th grade & under.
Senior Division – 9th thru 12th grade.
Teams will consist of 3 or 4 members.
There is no limit to the number of teams per county/chapter.
Teams or individuals not present when contest begins will not be allowed to participate.
Scantrons will be provided
#2 Pencil
State tie break rules will be used

Awards:
Awards will be presented at contest sight as soon as they are tabulated.
·         1st Place teams in each division receive team awards
·         Rosettes will be given to 2nd – 5th placing teams in both divisions.
·         Buckles to high individuals in each contest
·         Top 10 high individuals of both contests.

Classes:
9- 10 classes of livestock. These will include beef, sheep, goats, and swine.
3 – 4 question classes will be included in lieu of reasons.
10 minutes per class.
Contest will be electronically scored through www.judgingcard.com

Registration Fees:
            Register online on or before March 27th - Cost $30.00 per team or $10.00 per individual.
Late Fee: After March 27th - $50 per team or $15 per individual
You may register online or the day of the event, but late fees will be charged
                        Payments may be made to:     Texoma Livestock Association (TLA)
                                                                        C/O Judging Contest / G. Blount
PO Box 7
Bells, TX 75414

Volunteers:
Clubs/chapters entering teams are asked to provide at least one (1) adult volunteer to assist with the contest as a group leader, runners, timekeeper etc.

Information: Located on judgingcard.com or www.texomalivestock.com

Superintendents:       Glen Blount:  903-814-4900 / glen.blount@bellsisd.net
John McCullough: 903-815-1122 / john.mccullough@pottsboroisd.org
Josh Vincent: 903-821-8638 / vincent.josh@howeisd.net