The McLennan County 4-H

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March 2012 Edition

 County Fashion Show Information, Rules and Paperwork

are available at http://mclennan.agrilife.org/files/2011/08/FashShw12.pdf

The deadline to sign up is Monday, March 12th and the Contest is Monday, March 19th.

Remember you do not have to sew your outfit you can buy it or use something in your closet.

Do you like to draw? Have you ever thought of Fashion Design?

If you answered yes then check out the 4-H Storyboard Contest. Information and guidelines can be found at http://mclennan.agrilife.org/files/2011/08/strybrd12.pdf

Storyboards must be entered by Monday, March 12th and then must be turned in by Thursday, March 22nd .

Club Managers and Volunteer Task Force will meet on Monday, April 23rd at 6PM.

 

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Changes are in BOLD for Bosqueville and China Spring 

Axtell  3rd Monday  6:30 Axtell Community Center 

Axtell Vet Science  2nd Tuesday  6:30 Axtell Community Center 

Bosqueville  March 20  6:00 Bosqueville Elementary Cafeteria

China Spring  March 6  6:30 Rusty Star Bar B Que

Country Trotters  4th Sunday  3:00 First Baptist Church in Hewitt 

Hallsburg   1st Monday  6:30 Hallsburg City Hall

Heart Of Texas  4th Monday  6:00 Midway Middle School 

Home Educators  2nd Tuesday  2:00 Highland Baptist Church Basement

Mart  9:00AM Every Saturday after a home game Mart High Football Field 

McGregor  3rd Tuesday  7:00 McGregor Elementary Cafeteria 

McLennan 4‐H Lamb Project  

2nd Sunday  2:00 1714 Columbus Avenue in Waco Contact 254‐495‐4923 directions 

Riesel   3rd Sunday  3:00 First Baptist Church on Edwards 

Robinson   No Meeting just look for emails 

   Sharp Shooters 

2nd Monday business meeting 6PM 

Extension Office 

1st Sunday for Rifle Team Practice 2nd Sunday Shotgun/Archery Practice 3rd Sunday open to all for practice 4th Sunday Shotgun/Archery Practice 

All practices start at 3PM and conclude around 5PM 

Chandlers Gun Range  789 FM 1637 Valley Mills  2nd Sunday Practices are held at the Waco Gun Club out by the Waco Airport  www.sharpshooters4hclub.com  

West  3rd Monday  6:00 West Sokol Gym at 1203 N. Davis

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It doesn’t matter if you have a horse for this horse project contest. Horse Quiz Bowl is a fun jeopardy style contest where you and a

team answer questions all about horses. Come to practice on Thursday, March 22 at 6pm at the Extension Office. If you are planning on coming to practice please call the office at

757-5180 by March 20 to let me know you are coming.

Texas 4-H State Photography Contest for senior 4-H members ages 14-18 years old ONLY. Entries are due to the Extension Office by

Monday, April 2nd for county judging. A complete list of the rules are available at

http://mclennan.agrilife.org/files/2011/08/photo12.pdf The contest has been updated from last year so please pay attention to the

new categories and formatting of entries. If you need more information contact Sarah.

Going Somewhere for Spring Break? Stay at a LaQuinta; save money and earn Texas 4-H money.

This offer can be used year round and by anyone who wants to support Texas 4-H.

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4-H Recordbooks have gone DIGITAL

and with that they have undergone major changes!!!

Those that have completed recordbooks in the past you are encouraged to attend the training on Tuesday, April 17th

Those who have never completed a recordbook you are encouraged to

attend the training on Thursday, April 26th. If you have ever considered completing a recordbook and never did because you did not want to

think back to when you joined 4-H, well don’t worry. You will not have to do that with this new recordbook. All members should consider

completing a recordbook because they will help you in the future in completing award applications and scholarships.

Both trainings will begin at 6pm and be held at the Extension Office.

If you have a laptop you are encouraged to bring it.

A RSVP is needed by April 10th for the first training and by April 19th for the second training. RSVP by calling the Extension Office at 757-5180

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 What is…Share the Fun?  An individual or group entry that will allow a 4‐H member to express their creativity.   Share the Fun Divisions and a brief description: Poetry/Prose—Acts which showcase poetry or prose are required. This category does not require 4‐H related material, however, if an original poem or prose piece showcasing 4‐H is written, this would be acceptable.  Every 4‐H member entered in the category must be a part of the performance on stage.  Defining Poetry and Prose: Poetry is generally characterized by structured meter and rhyme that tells a story or provides a message to the reader.  Prose is distinguished from poetry by its greater variety of rhythm and its closer resemblance to the patterns of everyday speech.  Another description might be an excerpt from a larger piece such as a play or book.  Vocal—Vocal presentation may be done a cappella, with an accompaniment tape, or with an adult accompanist. Participants in vocal may not play a musical instrument. Performance is based strictly on vocal talent.    

Musical/Band—Musical presentation may be musical instruments accompanied by background tape or an adult accompanist playing a musical instrument.  Band presentation may include vocal performance.  No lip sync will be permitted in the category. Choreographed Routines—The act requires choreography and can be demonstrated through twirling, pom‐pom squad routines, jump rope teams, basketball dribbling exhibitions, or dance (jazz, tap, country & western, ballroom, etc.) .   Celebrate 4-H—May be a 4‐H based story line, promoting 4‐H, community service, a project or activity .  This category may also address a specific youth issue, current event or world affair and present ways in which this issue can be addressed.  May incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines but these aspects cannot be more than half of the performance.  Skits can be humorous and creative.

What is …. An Educational Presentation? A 4‐H educational presentation is a demonstration of your knowledge and skills in a certain project area. This presentation is done in a way that is most comfortable to you. It can be accomplished using props (method demonstration), posters or media presentations (illustrated talk), or it can be you just speaking and convincing, or simply educating, with words alone (public speaking).  An educational presentation is a great way to increase your public speaking skills. It provides you with the opportunity to get up in front of a group of other 4‐H members or adults and showcase your knowledge. Along with helping develop great public speaking skills, it provides you with self‐confidence, organizational skills, and the ability to successfully relay a message.   Public Speaking—Individual presents a 5‐to‐7 minute talk suitable as a platform speech or radio broadcast. Props and visual aids are not permitted and recordings of any type may not be used. Contestants should be prepared to answer questions concerning the subject matter of their presentation.  Also at Round up Horse Quiz Bowl and Beef Quiz Bowl contest are conducted. Benefits to participating? * Meet new friends     * Teach others    * Learn how to talk in front of a group * Having FUN!        * Gain Leadership     * Great Recordbook opportunity * Work as a team     * Scholarships     * Go to District contest and possibly  State 4‐H Round‐Up  

County Roundup is scheduled for Thursday, April 19th (Share the Fun/Educational Presentations/Public Speaking)

Registration Forms and information about the contest and what roundup is, is posted at

http://mclennan.agrilife.org/files/2011/08/Roundup12.pdf County Roundup is a great opportunity for all 4-H members to give a

presentation on something they are passionate about. Registration is due on Monday, April 2nd to the Extension office

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“Deep in the Heart" reveals the true-life story of

Mr. Richard "Dick" Wallrath. No one

person has ever given more financially to the Texas 4-H and Texas FFA Scholarship

Programs than Dick Wallrath. He has also provided tremendous financial assistance to 4-H and FFA members through

major livestock show premium auctions.

We sincerely request that 4-H Family support this

emotion-packed documentary of Dick's life

for two reasons. First, it could have an impact on

your own life. And secondly, because of Mr.

Wallrath’s continued generosity, a portion of all ticket sales will go to both Texas 4-H and Texas FFA

to further strengthen their much

needed scholarship programs.

Go and Watch it at

any Texas Cinemark Theater The success of this opening

weekend will dictate the plan for nationwide release.

Of course, the more success the movie has, the more funds are contributed

to Texas 4-H and Texas FFA.

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4-H Dates for 2012 Be sure to mark your calendars so these dates don’t slip by. Contest/event information and paperwork will

be made available closer to contest/event date. County Fashion Show Monday, March 19 State Photography Contest photos due to office Monday, April 2 District Fashion Show Friday, April 13 District Horse Judging Saturday, April 14 County Roundup (educational presentations, public speaking, share the fun) Thursday, April 19 District Livestock Judging and Meat Judging Saturday, April 21 District Rifle Contest Saturday, April 28 State 4-H Horse Validation Forms Due to office Monday, April 30 Horse Validation (via 4-H Connect) Tuesday, May 1 District Roundup Saturday, May 5 State 4-H Roundup-Lubbock June 11-14 District Horse Show June 18-19 District Leadership Lab June 27-29 Texas 4-H Congress July 15-18

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Save the Date!

The second annual 4‐H Volunteer Conference is set for July 27‐29, 2012 in San Antonio. Whether you have been a volunteer for one, 12 or 20 years, the conference 

offers something for everyone! The conference will kick‐off the evening of 

Friday, July 27th with a dinner and general session, with a 

variety of educational workshops offered all day Saturday and Sunday 

morning.  

Request for Workshop Proposals

The Volunteer Conference 

Committee invites volunteers, County Extension Agents and Specialists to 

submit a proposal to present a workshop. Share with other volunteers the success you have had with your 4‐H club, project group or community service projects. Any topic 

will work!

The deadline to submit workshop proposals is 

February 15th. To submit go to the volunteer conference 

website. 

Registration Scholarships

The Texas 4‐H Foundation will, once again, sponsor 

scholarships for volunteers to attend the conference. The scholarships will cover half of the conference registration fee (to be determined). An online application will be made available soon!

Why Should You Attend This Year's Conference?

• Over 30 educational workshops focusing on 4-H projects and opportunities

• Pre-conference session on Friday afternoon for newer volunteers, highlighting 4-H basics

• Learn the latest and greatest of what's going on in the Texas 4-H program

• Enjoy an energizing and motivational keynote address • Network with volunteers from around the great state of Texas • Because every 4-H member deserves a trained volunteer!

We hope you'll make plans to attend this year's conference. More information and updates are available on the Volunteer Conference Website.

This is the best thing Texas 4-H has to offer. I would encourage every 4-H’er who 15 year old or older to attend. I will be serving as an adult

chaperone so transport to and from will be taken care of. So start saving now for registration which will open in May.

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The Newsletter can also be found online at http://mclennan.agrilife.org Sarah Chudalla

Sarah Chudalla CEA 4-H Feel Free to Contact

your County Extension Staff at 420 North 6th Street Waco, Texas 76701

254-757-5180 fax 254-757-5097

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, US

Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.