This Week in Gillespie 4-H

  Monday - May 29, 2023 Memorial Day/ Extension Office Closed

  Subscribe to Gillespie 4-H Blog As we make the transition over to the Gillespie 4-H Blog we know there will be some growing pains; however please work with us to make the new BLOG the go to place for Gillespie 4-H News!  Steps to getting you subscribed to the Gillespie 4-H Blog!  Anyone can subscribe to receive an update that a new blog is posted at any time by subscribing on our Gillespie 4-H News page on the Gillespie County Website. The subscribe box is located in the right side of the screen.  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE    We have uploaded the Primary Family email in 4-H online for anyone that is a current and active enrolled 4-H member to receive a notification that a new blog has been posted. If you would like other emails added please make sure to subscribe to the Gillespie 4-H Blog!  If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to let us know! There are ALOT of opportunities available for 4-H youth on a county, district, and state level and through external org

  Silver & Gold Star Awards Award Applications Due: June 23, 2023 *Applications must be submitted in person at the Gillespie County Extension Office or via email to Emily Grant (emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu) or Fiona Gideon (fiona.gideon@ag.tamu.edu) Silver Star Award: A 4-H Silver Star Award is the highest award that a Junior-aged 4-Her can receive in Gillespie County. Individuals who have demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities will be awarded the Silver Star Award. The award will be presented to the most deserving young people with no regard to gender at the County Awards Program. A person can only receive this award once! The following requirements must be met: 1.     The applicant must have completed the 6 th , 7 th , or 8 th  grade in the 2022-2023 school year and must have completed at least 2 years in 4-H including the current year. 2.     Applicant must submit a 4-H Project Record Form or Record book the year he/she is to be considered for the award. 3.  

County Council Applications Extended Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 *Applications must be submitted in person at the Gillespie County Extension Office or via email to Emily Grant (emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu) or Fiona Gideon (fiona.gideon@ag.tamu.edu) Due to Gillespie County Council Applications deadline falling on an incredibly hectic week for Gillespie County Youth we will be re-opening and extending the deadline for applications till May 24th at 5 p.m.! Applications that are submitted during this extension will only be eligible for the 2 lowest offices. The election of these 2 positions will be based upon their application only there will be no popular vote or interview.  Link to Application:   https://gillespie.agrilife.org/leadership-opportunities/ STAY CONNECTED WITH GILLESPIE COUNTY 4-H There are ALOT of opportunities available for 4-H youth on a county, district, and state level and through external organizations. We do our best to keep you updated with these opportunit

Record Books & Project Forms County Record book Entry Deadline: June 1, 2023  *Youth entering a record book at district you must let us know by June 1st what category you are planning on submitting your book in* Record book Drafts Due to Emily: June 12th  District Record books due: June 26 - 30th  *Emily will work with youth individually to revise and get their district record books completed by June 30th. ALL books will be due June 30th.  What is a Project Form or Record book?  Record books and project forms allow you to record your activities so you can remember all the fun you have had in 4-H so far, along with set future goals! Keeping records of 4-H projects can help you when applying for college scholarships, complete school applications and your resume! Record books and project forms are you recording your information about your annual 4-H projects.  Which should a 4-Her complete a project forms, record book or BOTH? *DO NOT DO BOTH! Doing both is not necessary - use the fol

  Monday - January 1st, 2024 Doss 4-H Meeting @ 6:30 PM Extension Office Closed Happy New Year!