Tarrant 4-H

Happy July! I can't believe we are halfway through the year.

4-H Club and Volunteer nominations are open! Please consider nominating some of our hardworking volunteers to be recognized at our Awards Banquet. You can also nominate a business or organization that has supported 4-H during this last program year. Links are provided below.

We have some meeting & contest dates set. Please be sure to mark those dates on your calendar!

Sincerely,

Miss Kate

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kate Marshall, CEA 4-H & Youth Development, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Jordan Peldyak, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program

Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu

Amanda Salinas, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program

amanda.salinas@ag.tamu.edu

Andrea Amador, 4-H Administrative Assistant

andrea.amador@agnet.tamu.edu

Traveling to the Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office:

The entrance to our building is on the West side facing our surface parking lot and Burnett St., it is not on Taylor St. The surface parking lot entrance is on West 2nd Street (Parking will be validated for those participating/staying at an event. Please bring the ticket up with you and we will provide a sticker barcode that scans to get you out free of charge). You will enter the building on the 2nd floor and then take the elevators to the 5th floor where our office is located.

Email: tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu/
Location: 200 Taylor Street suite 500, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-884-1291
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarrantCounty4H

Dear 4-H Club Managers and Volunteers,

Please complete the 4-H Club Award Application 2024 if you would like to nominate your club for the Honor, Blue Ribbon, or Rising Star club awards! Please remember that only one person, preferably the club manager, should complete the entry.

The following are descriptions of the awards:

• Honor Club Award-Clubs that meet 12 of the 16 standards of excellence. By meeting these standards, clubs ensure proper management and leadership and can better fulfill the mission of making the best better.

• Blue Ribbon Club Award-This award is given in recognition to clubs that place the youth as their focus. Clubs that provide positive experiences and opportunities to grow for all of their members will be considered for this award.

• Rising Star Club Award-This award is given to clubs whose members are extensively engaged in club, county, district, and state level events. While members engaging in club activities is great, we strongly encourage our youth to experience 4-H more completely by partaking in activities at all levels.

Application deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 p.m.

*Club awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception.

In Tarrant County, we are fortunate to have amazing volunteers who work diligently in support of our 4-H youth. In an effort to provide public recognition, the following awards have been established. A volunteer may receive each award only once.

Nomination deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 p.m.

Youth and adults are encouraged to submit nominations for the following awards. More than one person can nominate an individual or organization.

Friend of 4-H Award: This award is presented to a group, business, organization, or individual that has contributed to the development of the overall 4-H program in Tarrant County. Application.

Alumni Award: This award recognizes a former 4-Her who continues to support the 4-H program and has made significant contributions to "Make the Best Better." Application.

Distinguished Leader Award: Each year, the Distinguished Leader Award recognizes an adult for his/her efforts to improve the 4-H program and make an impact on the 4-H members, not just within the local club, but at the county, district, and state level as well. Application.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 p.m.

*Awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception.

Make plans to join us on Monday, August 19th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.! We will be holding our annual 4-H Club Officer training. New and returning officers/members are all encouraged to attend! Not currently serving as an officer? That's ok, we're here to help you learn! ALL members are welcome.

Please be sure to join us on Thursday, August 29th for our Club Manager training. It will be held at the Extension Office & begin at 6:30 p.m. Check out the details on the flyer below!

*Assistant Club Managers and Adult Volunteers are all welcome to attend! Please email: kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu if you plan to attend.

We are inviting EACH 4-H Club in Tarrant County to send a representative to participate in the 4-H FCH (Family & Community Health) and ANR (Ag & Natural Resources) Committees! These groups will identify topics/resources needed and help plan educational opportunities within these project areas. Please contact kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu to rsvp!

The date has been set for our Tarrant County Food Challenge Contest! Please save Tuesday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. Please note: Teams MUST participate at the county contest to qualify for Districts. Contact us with questions!

Please use the forms below when making entries for these shows.

West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene)

Entries open July 1 – August 9 (for your information)

Our deadline to have them to the office is July 19 by 5 p.m.

State Fair of Texas

Entries open August 1 – August 25

Our deadline will be August 16 by 5 p.m.

*Parents will be able to go to the online portal to enter exhibitors and then we can approve from our side. However, will need to require they bring in the completed and signed worksheets, because those are required to be sent in with the final entry submission.

Heart of Texas

Opens July 31 – Aug 25

Our deadline will be August 16, same as State Fair, by 5 p.m.

*These worksheets have not been posted yet. I will send those to you as soon I see them posted to their website.

Need to get certified? Be sure to mark this on your calendar!

Prairie View A&M University is having an invitational state photography contest for Junior and intermediate members. If you would like to enter a photo or photos their will be gift card prizes for the winners. Due date July 15th. See flyer for details or register and upload photos here

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Peldyak Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu.

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 CEP 4-H Virtual Youth Leadership Lab is open. 2024 Virtual Youth Lab will be July 16-19, 2024. The link to registration is on the attached flyer, as well as below.

This year’s theme is “Bee the Change” and will focus on pollinators. The agenda for this program is set up with fun, exciting, and educational activities filled with guest speakers, virtual field trips, hands on activities and more.

If you have youth that would be interested in applying, please follow the link or scan the QR code on the flyer to apply by end of day July 5th, 2024. There is one recommendation letter required.

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Peldyak Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu.

Even though our clubs don't traditionally meet in the summertime, our 4-H'ers have been busy!

• Samantha Stoffels is representing Team Texas at the National 4-H Shooting Sports competitions in Nebraska.
• Kaden Gordillo attended the Tier II 4-H Water Ambassador Leadership Academy.
• Emma Harvey attended the 4-H Equine Ambassador short course in Lubbock.
• Kaden Gordillo, Sammie Duncan, Emma Harvey, Jospeh LeBlanc & Evelyn Cook attended District 4 Leadership Lab camp in Point, TX.

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