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Tarrant 4-H
April 2024
Update from Miss Kate
There are lots of opportunities and ways to get involved in Tarrant County 4-H! Be sure to join us for the County Youth Council's Spring Fling on Aprill 22! Also, if you have ever thought of running for a County Officer position, be sure to check out the details in this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Miss Kate
Contact Information
Kate Marshall, CEA 4-H & Youth Development, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Jordan Peldyak, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program
Amanda Salinas, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program
Andrea Amador, 4-H Administrative Assistant
Traveling to the Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office:
The entrance to our building is on the West side facing our surface parking lot and Burnett St., it is not on Taylor St. The surface parking lot entrance is on West 2nd Street (Parking will be validated for those participating/staying at an event. Please bring the ticket up with you and we will provide a sticker barcode that scans to get you out free of charge). You will enter the building on the 2nd floor and then take the elevators to the 5th floor where our office is located.
Email: tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu/
Location: 200 Taylor Street suite 500, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-884-1291
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarrantCounty4H
CYC Spring Fling!
Come & join the Tarrant County Youth Council at their annual Spring Fling! Join us for ice cream, dancing and FUN! Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Congrats to our Participants in District IV 4-H Roundup!
Educational Presentations:
1st Place Intermediate "Ag & Natural Resources" category: Jasper Adian
3rd Place Intermediate "Animal Science" category: Leilah Burnside
1st Place Senior "Ag & Natural Resources" category: Kaden Gordillo
1st Place Senior "Health & Wellness" category: Samantha Duncan
*1st Place Seniors qualify for State 4-H Roundup
Talent Showcase:
1st Place Jr. Vocal: Davis Wagner
1st Place Sr. Variety Show: Isabella Rodriguez
*1st Place Senior Variety Show qualified for State Roundup
Fashion Storyboard:
1st Place Wearable: Leilah Burnside
Tarrant County 4-H Youth Council Officer Nominations
The final, regular County Youth Council meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.
In preparation for the coming year, all 4-H members are encouraged to consider running for officer positions of the CYC. Positions include:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Reporter/Public Relations
- District Council Delegate
- Parliamentarian
- Historian
- Health & Safety Officer
These individuals serve the Tarrant County 4-H program by guiding the officers at the club level, advising the adult volunteers and Extension agents, and organizing great county-wide events. The CYC meets once a month from August to May on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. *Officers are expected to attend all regular CYC Meetings.
If you have experience as a 4-H officer at the club level and feel that you have talents to share with the whole county, please complete this form.
Per the CYC Bylaws, only current CYC officers, county delegates, or 4-H members who have served as president or vice president of their club are eligible to run for office at the county level. However, exceptions to the requirements will be considered by the Executive Board on a case-by-case basis along with the 4-H County Extension Agent.
(*President, Vice President & District Delegate must be 14 years of age at the time of District Leadership Camp held in June & in 9th grade of upcoming school year)
The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Summary of Process:
- Complete the CYC Nomination Form in its entirety. Deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- All candidates are required to give a LIVE speech (2 -3 minutes in length) at the May 20th meeting.
- Speeches should include information on why candidate is running for the chosen position(s) (maximum of two positions).
- All candidates must submit a written version of their live speech for pre-approval within their Nomination Form.
- If candidate is running for two positions, they should submit ONE written speech that talks about why they would be a great candidate for each position.
If you have questions, please contact us at the office or email kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu
Record Book Training (for Adult Leaders)
Keller 4-H Entomology Contest
Be sure to check out this great opportunity!
SAVE the DATE!
ALL Tarrant County 4-H'ers who submit a record book will be recognized at this event. Awards will also be given out. Record Books are due to the Tarrant County Office on (or before) June 3, 2024.
Save the Date! FWSSR Shooting Sports Contest
Validation Tags - DUE MAY 10
This is a Reminder about the June Validation! Order link: June Validation Tags 2024
Please be sure to include all your tag orders on 1 order. However, if you need to add or subtract a tag, please call the extension office to do so. !!!!
DO NOT FILL THIS ORDER FORM OUT MORE THAN ONCE. !!!!! If you have duplicate orders, you will be responsible for purchasing the duplicate tags!!!!!
PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES!!!! THERE ARE NEW PRICES ON TAGS THIS YEAR
******!!!!!!!! SHEEP/ GOAT !!!!!!!!!!*******
Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $20 each (Sheep & Goat Only)
Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each (Sheep & Goat Only)
*********!!!!!!!!!! Heifer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**********
Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $25 each
Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each
*********!!!!!!!!! Steer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!************
Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $25 each
Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each
********!!!!!!!!!!!!Swine Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!*************
Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $20 each
Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $25 each
NO LATE ORDERS FOR SWINE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 PM ON May 10!!!!!
(NO EXCEPTIONS) (Order form will be closed at 5 pm on May 10th)
Jacklyn Jones - Doyle
Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent
Tarrant County
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
District IV 4-H Adult Leader Conference
State 4-H Roundup - Important Info!
IMPORTANT! Watch this informational video for information about the Texas 4-H Roundup, including topics such as registration, parking, events, and items NEW to Roundup this year. Share with your families, and if you have anymore questions, contact Jana Barrett at jana.barrett@ag.tamu.edu.
2024 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
The Beekeeping Essay Contest is sponsored by the The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. For over 50 years, the American Beekeeping Federation has been serving the needs of the U.S. beekeeper. Any youth interested in participating in the contest must follow the instructions for the Texas 4-H selection process. Email jcbarrett@ag.tamu.edu with questions on the beekeeping contest.
Dallas Agricultural Club Scholarships
The Dallas Agricultural Club offers a scholarship opportunity to encourage studies in agriculture or areas related to agriculture. The deadline for students to submit their applications is May 15th. Scholarships will be awarded on July 1st at the club's meeting.
You can find more information about The Dallas Agriculture Club at http://www.dallasagclub.com
CEP Virtual Youth Lab
2024 CEP Virtual Youth Lab will be July 16-19, 2024.
The Youth Lab summer program reaches underserved teens in 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades from throughout the State of Texas. The 4-H and Youth Development Unit of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University hosts the virtual camp to introduce young people to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers in agriculture. There are two overarching goals of this program:
This year’s theme is “Bee the Change” and will focus on pollinators. The agenda for this program is set up with fun, exciting, and educational activities filled with guest speakers, virtual field trips, hands on activities and more.
If you have youth that would be interested in applying, please follow the link https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88Sw0AxUyz7qxo2 or scan the QR code on the flyer to apply by end of day May 19, 2024. There is one recommendation letter required. If you have any questions please email Jordan Peldyak at Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu