This Week in Gillespie 4-H

  Silver & Gold Star Awards Award Applications Due: June 20,2024 *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 2023-2024 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 Reco...

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 th...