This Week in Gillespie 4-H: February 26th - March 3rd

 

Monday - February 26th, 2024

• BB Gun Practice @ 6:00 PM (3rd grade & up)
• Houston Livestock Show Starts

Tuesday - February 27th, 2024

• Fredericksburg Range Judging  @ 5:15 PM
• Dog project @ 6:30 PM
• Houston Livestock Show

Wednesday - February 28th, 2024

• Meats Judging Practice @ 5:00 PM
• BB Gun Practice @ 6:00 PM 
• Sheep & Goat Skill-a-Thon Practice @ 6:00 PM
• Houston Livestock Show

Thursday - February 29th, 2024

• Houston Livestock Show

Friday - March 1st, 2024

• Houston Livestock Show
• D10 Spring Roundup Registration Opens

Saturday -March 2nd, 2024

• Houston Livestock Show
• BB Gun State Match

Sunday - March 3rd, 2024

• Houston Livestock Show

• February 26th-March 17th- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
• March 1st- D10 Spring Roundup Registration Opens
• March 2nd- BB Gun State Match
• March 7th- Clover Kids Experience
• March 8th-23rd- Austin Rodeo & Livestock Show
• March 18th- DEADLINE for D10 Spring Roundup
• March 25th- Adult Leaders Meeting
• March 26th- Holiday Baking Championship
• March 28th- Spring Robotics Begins (Must be pre-registered)
• March 29th- D10 Virtual Photography Results Released

Club Meetings

**** Meetings sometimes change after dates and locations  have been posted. Please 

always verify meetings with Club Managers****

New News

 Austin passes are available to be picked up at the Extension Office!

   

Houston Passes are in the Office! Make sure you come pick them up!

Archery Sign Ups Open!

Only 6 spots are left! Must be in 3rd grade or above. Parent or legal guardian is required to attend ALL practices with participant.

Sign Up Here

Applications for the 2024 Texas 4-H Congress Press Corps and Lobbyist roles will open on February 15, 2024, and are due on 4HOnline on March 14, 2024. 

As a reminder, all youth who are planning on attending are required to submit a bill. A guide to assist in writing and developing a bill as well as the link to the submission form can be found on the Texas 4-H website or at under Bill Submissions or at the link provided below. There are also three past Bill Books posted so that you can see some of the past Bills submitted.

Bill Submission Link

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Core Academy Application 2024 are open! Please send this out to your 9^th through 12^th grade 4-H members. Deadline is April 15th! You can now pay online, Click Link Below. 

REGISTER HERE

All High Schools in Gillespie County are welcome to attend this job and career fair! We hope to see everyone there!

 

2024 Livestock Ambassador Short Course 

2024 Short Course Offering: 

1. Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, Texas Tech University – June 10-13, 2024
2. Texas 4-H Poultry Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – June 24-27, 2024
3. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University-Kingsville – June 17-20, 2024
4. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – July 15-18, 2024
5. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M University/Texas Tech University – July 22-25, 2024 

Selection Criteria: 

1. Senior level (grades 9-12 in fall 2024) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine/poultry projects 
2. Students with a profound interest in animal/equine/poultry science, animal production and advocacy 
3. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others 
4. Top 25% class rank  

Application Process: 

1. Applications will be released on the Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture website (www.texasyouthlivestock.com) on February 15, 2024

1. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent 
2. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey 
3. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per short course 
4. Applications are due April 15, 2024

2024 Phase II and Phase III Offering:

1. Texas 4-H Advocacy Academy, Austin – July 1-3, 2024

Texas 4-H Mountain West Agricultural Experience – July 27-August 6, 2024 - *dates tentative*

Details Here

Livestock Corner

Good Luck to everyone at all the upcoming stock shows!!!!

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

4-H Spotlight

This week's spotlight highlights Cross Mountain 4-H club, who paid a visit to the Gillespie County Sherriff's Office to give them some treats and thank you notes. We love seeing our 4-H clubs give back. Way to go Cross Mountain!!!

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.

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