Gillespie 4-H Calendar

This Week in Gillespie 4-H: July 10th- July 16th

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Monday - July 10th, 2023

  • No Events Scheduled

Tuesday - July 11th, 2023

  • No Events Scheduled


Wednesday - July 12th, 2023

  • No Events Scheduled


Thursday - July 13th, 2023

  • No Events Scheduled


Friday - July 14th, 2023

  • No Events Scheduled


Saturday - July 15th, 2023

  • Willow Creek 4-H Meeting @ 9:15 A.M.


Sunday - July 16th, 2023

  • Y.A.L.L. Tour 

  • July 27th- DEADLINE West TX Fair & Rodeo Entries
  • August 4th- DEADLINE for Fair Boards
  • August 18th- DEADLINE for State Fair Entries

 

Club Meetings





**** Meetings sometimes change after dates and locations  have been posted. Please 
always verify meetings with Club Managers****


New News



STEM Ambassadors

Mission

As STEM Ambassadors, our mission is to educate communities about science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities; both inside and outside of 4-H, while learning essential skills in STEM, communication, and teamwork.

Applicants will need to create a simple profile on "Submittable" to complete the application.   The application requires (among other details) several written narratives, a 2–3-minute personal video narrative, as well as two letters of recommendations.  Candidates are encouraged to begin work on the latter two as soon as possible.  

 Eligibility for New Members

  • A Texas 4-H member entering the 9th – 12th grade (as of September 1, 2023).
  • Complete and submit the application by July 31, 2023. 
  • Have a willingness to learn about and promote STEM.
  • Attend a mandatory virtual orientation along with his/her parents/guardians on August 29 at 7 PM.
  • Attend the mandatory fall and spring in-person meetings (dates will be listed in the application).
  • Be willing to work collaboratively on a team with other youth and adults.
  • Be responsive and engaged in team communications.
  • Share knowledge and skills with others.
  • Not serving on the 2023-24 Texas 4-H Council.
  • Applications will be reviewed in early August and applicants notified by the 25th.  

Promo Video

West Texas Fair & Rodeo Livestock Entries

September 7-16, 2023

Entry Deadline: Thursday, July 27th

West Texas Fair & Rodeo have released their junior livestock show entry forms. Please see below for links to the entry forms, rules, and their website. Entries are due to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27th.

Link to Breeding Worksheet




The Outdoor Learning Center and TTU Center at Junction is excited to offer “Conservation Leaders: A Nature Adventure For Girls”! Girls from grades 5th to 12th can join us July 27th for an empowering day of outdoor naturalist activities, inspired by female scientists and conservationists! For more information, or to register your child, please contact Cheyenne Mack at cheyenne.mack@ttu.edu or (806) 834-6455


🌳 TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE CONTEST 🌳
Texas A&M Forest Service is hosting a Smokey Bear Poster Contest for youth in Texas to celebrate Smokey's 80th birthday! 🎉
They plan to use the winning designs in the 2024 calendar. There is a flyer for the contest and some additional information. Click below to find out more! Encourage your youth to participate in the contest!




Meat Judging Camp Registration is now available online!
A&M Meat Judging Clinic Registration



Please be aware that if your animal has a tattoo issue prior to the shows, that we must retattoo them 3 weeks prior to the show. We recommend setting a reminder on your phone or putting it on your calendar to check tattoos around Christmas time.


Save the date for the Guadalupe County Fair Food Challenge! A good first practice for the year! October 15 at 1pm


Save the date for the first Guadalupe County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest at the Guadalupe County Fair on Saturday, October 14 at 8am. 

Livestock Corner



If you ever need help with your project please contact our office and set up an appointment with Brad or Emily. 

4-H Spotlight

 Congratulations to our D10 Record Book competitors! We had a good number of entries this year & we couldn't have asked for a better results!!! Four of our senior 4-H members, Ethan Marschall, James Jenschke, Brylie Roeder & Jace Raab have all advanced to State! 


If you have someone you would like to nominate for 4-H  spotlight please email emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu

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 opportunities through the following methods! If you have any questions please let us know.



The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating


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