WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT 2 4-H PROGRAM

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News and Announcements
District 2 4-H Program Mission
District 2 4-H Program Objectives
Events and Activities
Calendar
4-H Council
Adult Leaders Advisory Task Force
Agent Resources
TTU Collegiate 4-H

 

Cluster 1	Cluster 2	Cluster 3	Cluster 4
Bailey	Crosby	Borden	Cochran
Castro	Floyd	Garza	Dawson
Hockley	Hale	Lynn	Gaines
Lamb	Lubbock	Mitchell	Terry
Parmer	Swisher	Scurry	Yoakum

 

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2009 North Region Technology Camp Session: July 16-17, 2009 Cancelled due to low enrollment		2009 North Region Technology Camp
Amarillo Sky - Two Steer Shows @ Livestock Pavillion, Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds - The Route 66 Classic, Saturday, July 25, 2007 - The Old Tascosa Classic, Sunday, July 26, 2007		Route 66 Classic & Old Tascosa Classic
TEXAS PONY OF THE AMERICAS CLUB 2009 4-H ESSAY CONTEST Junior 4-H club members between the ages of 9 (or entered in the third grade) and 13 as of August 31, 2007 are qualified to enter. Application Deadline: July 31, 2009		4-H Essay Application
3rd Annual District 2 4-H Officer Training - 2:00pm Monday, August 3rd @ Animal & Food Sciences Department, TTU. Then at 5:30pm we will have "Summer Spectacular" (formerly Fall Forum). The evening will begin with the District 2 4-H Council and VLAT business meetings. At 6:30, excellent sessions will be offered for both youth and adults.		Officer Training/ Summer Spectacular
		Pennies for Progress VLAT is asking for loose change and bills to be brought to the Summer Spectacular.We will weigh monies donated and announce a county winner at the end of the evening.
CEA Horse Newsletter		2009 May - August Newsletter
4-H Conference Center Newsletter		2009 May Newsletter

 

Upcoming State 4-H Events:
2009 State 4-H Youth Water Camp - July 12-16, 2009 in Monahans, TX	Flyer
	Overview
	Application Forms

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Standardized Age Categories for Texas 4-H & Youth Development for all projects, events, and contests:

Junior: 8 and in the 3rd grade, 9 and 10 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1997 – August 31, 2000)

Intermediate: 11, 12, 13 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1994 – August 31, 1997)

Senior: 14-18 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1989 – August 31, 1994)

MISSION

To provide quality, relevant outreach and continuing education programs and services to the people of South Plains District 2.

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OBJECTIVES

• Support and enhance community service activities
• Foster open communication between youth professionals, volunteers, and the people we serve
• Implement district activities that enhance the local 4-H program
• Provide educational opportunities which enrich the lives of Texans
• Create an atmosphere of learning that is fun for both youth and adults

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITES

The District 2 4-H and Youth Development Program provides many events and activities for 4-H members. Below is the list of District 2 4-H events, the events that are underlined and in bold print are currently being offered. For information about these events, just click it!

Other Events		2008-2009 CONTESTS
Junior Leadership Lab - June 2-4, 2009		District 2 4-H Fashion Show - 04/09/09
		District 2 4-H Food Show - 11/15/08
Electric Camp - July 27-31, 2009		District 2 4-H Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl - 11/15/08
		District 2 4-H Judging Contests
		•	Dairy Judging - 04/04/09
		•	Entomology ID - 05/26/09
		•	Grass ID - 05/26/09
		•	Horse Judging - 04/03/09
		•	Livestock Judging - 04/18/09
		•	Meats Judging - 04/21/09
		•	Soils Judging - 04/04/09
		•	Wool Judging - 04/21/09
		District 2 4-H Consumer Decision Making - 12/06/08
		District 2 4-H Roundup - 06/22/09
		District 2 4-H Shooting Sports
		•	Archery - 04/25/09
		•	Rifle Contest - 04/18/09
		•	Trap & Skeet - June 26-27, 2009
		District 2 4-H Horse Show - June 15-16, 2009
		District 2 4-H Photography - 04/16/09
		District 2 4-H Recordbook Judging - 07/08/09

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CALENDAR

To View the District 2 4-H Calendar for the current year, click here.

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DISTRICT 4-H COUNCIL

The District 2 4-H Council is a groups of 4-H members selected/elected by their county 4-H programs to represent them at the district level. To found out more about the district leadership and activities visit their website.

District 2 4-H Council site

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ADULT LEADERSADVISORY TASK FORCE

Volunteers role in the success of the District 2 4-H Program is one of great success. Each plays an important role in the support and education of our 4-H members in order for them to participate and succeed on the local, county, and district level. For more information, visit the link below

District 2 Adult Leaders Advisory Task Force site

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AGENT RESOURCES

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
FORMAT	RESOURCE
	Application/Nomination for 4-H Recognition

INSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
FORMAT	RESOURCE
	Age Calculator 2008-2009 Year
	Age Calculator 2009-2010 Year
link	Taming The Public Speaking Monster

TEXAS STOCKSHOW LINKS
LINK	STOCKSHOW
link	Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
link	San Antonio Livestock Exposition
link	Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
link	Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
link	San Angelo Stockshow
link	State Fair of Texas

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Page last updated: July 1, 2009