This Week in Gillespie 4-H: April 8th - April 14th

  

Monday - April 8th, 2024

• Extension Office Closed for Solar Eclipse

Tuesday - April 9th, 2024

• FCH Quiz Bowl Practice @ 4:00 PM
• Fredericksburg Range Judging  @ 5:15 PM
• Dog Project @ 6:30 PM
• Area Wool Judging Contest

Wednesday - April 10th, 2024

• D10 Meats Judging Contest in San Angelo

Thursday - April 11th, 2024

• Adult Leaders Scholarship Interviews
• Spring Robotics @ 5:30 PM (Must be pre-registered)

Friday - April 12th, 2024

• DEADLINE State Photography Contest

Saturday -April 13th, 2024

• No Events Scheduled

Sunday - April 14th, 2024

• No Events Scheduled

• April 22nd- County Council Meeting
• April 23rd- County Council Applicant Interviews
• April 26th- DEADLINE State Fair Swine Validation Tags
• May 1st- D10 Horse Show Registration Opens
• May 1st- Leadership Lab Registration Opens
• May 9th- Holiday Baking Championship
• May 13th- DEADLINE D10 Horse Show Registration

Club Meetings

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

always verify meetings with Club Managers****

New News

County Council Applications are due no later than April 5th! The popular vote will be held April 22nd at the County Council Meeting and interviews will be held April 23rd. Once you have turned in your application to the Extension Office, you will need to schedule your interview time. Council Officer announcements will be May 1st.

County Council Application

Keller 4-H would like to invite you to their 4-H Veterinary Science Camp on April 20, 2024, in Springtown, Texas. Cost is $50 (not including lunch). Registration is not completed until payment and waivers are received.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/Keller4HClub/Keller4HVeterinaryScienceCamp

Limited number of slots, so register early!

 

Contact sanci.hall@gmail.com with questions.

The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program aims to develop youth healthy lifestyle leaders to serve as a source of outreach in communities and schools throughout Texas.

More specifically, the purpose is to:

• Assist County Extension Agents in providing leadership to the youth components of Healthy Texas, Texas 4-H, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Serve as a leader to implement health programs and lessons in local schools and communities

• Become knowledgeable and skilled in the healthy lifestyles subject matter

• Assist with and coordinate educational events that will encourage better health in communities.

• Be a role model for healthy living! 

All applications must be completed online on or before: April 1, 2024

https://healthytexas.tamu.edu/resources/youth-ambassadors/.

Livestock Corner

Gear up for those new animal projects!!!!

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 is dedicated to Wrede 4-H, who used their April meeting time to make cards for Veterans. We love seeing the compassion and care our 4-H clubs put into the community!

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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