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

 

D-2 2009 Record Book Winners

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Consumer Decision Making District 2 has developed a video on 4-H Consumer Decision Making and has posted it on You Tube. The video is in two parts, so please view both of the videos. The videos discuss the Consumer Education project and the CDM Contest. The contest portion is broken down into: how to coach a team, a sample class and reasons.	District 2 You Tube Videos "4-H Consumer Decision Making"
2010 Scholarship Information Dates and times for the District 2 scholarship trainings (Nov - Jan) are posted on the district calendar. Check with your respective county office for the application deadline.	Calendar Link	Instructions to access a recorded CENTRA scholarship training at your covenience.
2010 National 4-H Conference March 20-25, 2010 Texas is striving to send a delegation of at least 10 youth and 2 adults. 4-H members between the ages of 15 and 18 should apply before the deadline of November 15, 2009. Applications go on-line via 4-H CONNECT on September 15, 2009.		2010 National 4-H Conference Opportunity National 4-H Center Chevy Chase, MD
2010 Chef Camp Beginner: June 21-25, 2010 or Intermediate: June 28 to July 2, 2010 All applications are due by May 1, 2010 Ages 14 to 19, entering or completing grades 9-12.		2010 Chef Camp Brochure Texas Tech University
2010 Fashion Camp Session I: June 21-25, 2010 or Session II: June 28 to July 2, 2010 All applications are due by May 1, 2010 Ages 11 to 18, entering or completed grades 7-12.		2010 Fashion Camp Brochure Texas Tech University
2010 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course July 26-28, 2010 All applications are due by June 24, 2010. Twenty-five youth, ages 14 and older, will be selected through an application process to attend the training.  The program is designed for youth wanting to enhance their livestock production knowledge and leadership skills.		Livestock Ambassador - Flyer Texas Tech University
		Livestock Ambassador - Application

Newsletters
Texas 4-H Today Newsletter This newsletter contains a review of progress and successes in 2009, opportunities coming up in 2010 and much more.		2010 January Texas 4-H Today Newsletter
CEA Horse Newsletter This newsletter contains several forms (Project Validation Form, County Summary Sheet and Grade Horse Id Form), that you will be able to utilize in your 4-H horse programming efforts.		2010 Jan - Apr Newsletter

2010 Contest Information
2010 Texas 4-H Roundup Rules and Guidelines There are many changes that have been made this year so it is very important to carefully read through the guide and note them. Most of the changes that have been implemented are listed in the changes section of the guide.		Roundup Rules & Guidelines
Clothing and Textiles		Clothing & Textiles Packet
		Clothing & Textiles Forms See left panel of PDF for listing of numerous forms included in this PDF.
Entomology - In order to help with contest preparation, especially in counties without access to complete insect collections, a new web-based tool shows each specimen as it appears on a pin or in alcohol. 4Hers who study from the new 4-H entomology curriculum will have a distinct advantage when they get to college.	Link	New Entomology Resources
Photography		2009-2010 Texas 4-H Photography Rules
		2010 Photo Release (to be attached to the back of each photograph)
Share-the-Fun		Share-the-Fun Packet and Scoresheets

 

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Standardized Age Categories for Texas 4-H & Youth Development for all 2009-2010 projects, events, and contests:

Junior: 8 and in the 3rd grade, 9 and 10 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1998 – August 31, 2001)

Intermediate: 11, 12, 13 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1995 – August 31, 1998)

Senior: 14-18 as of August 31
(Birth date is between September 1, 1990 – August 31, 1995)

Age Calculator 2009-2010 Year

 

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 that are currently being offered. For information about these events, just click it!

Other Events		2009-2010 CONTESTS
Junior Leadership Lab - 06/01 to 06/03/10		District 2 4-H Beef Quiz Bowl - 12/05/09
		District 2 4-H Consumer Decision Making - 12/05/09
		District 2 4-H Fashion Show - 04/13/10
Electric Leadership Camp - 06/28 to 07/02/10		District 2 4-H Fashion Design Contest - 12/05/2009
		District 2 4-H Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl - 11/07/09
		District 2 4-H Food Challenge - 02/25/10
		District 2 4-H Food Show - 11/07/09
		District 2 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl - 12/05/09
		District 2 4-H Horse Show - TBA
		District 2 4-H Judging Contests
		•	Dairy Judging - 03/26/10
		•	Entomology ID - District Roundup - 05/01/10
		•	Grass ID - District Roundup - 05/01/10
		•	Horse Judging - 04/09/10
		•	Livestock Judging - 04/17/10
		•	Meats Judging - 04/12/10
		•	Soils Judging - 04/10/10
		•	Wool Judging - 04/20/10
		District 2 4-H Photography - 04/15/10
		District 2 4-H Recordbook Judging - 07/14/10
		District 2 4-H Roundup
		•	Educational Presentations - 05/01/10
		•	Entomology ID - 05/01/10
		•	Grass ID - 05/01/10
		•	Public Speaking - 05/01/10
		•	Share-the-Fun - 05/01/10
		•	Leaders 4 Life - 05/01/10
		District 2 4-H Shooting Sports
		•	Archery - 03/27/10
		•	Rifle Contest - 04/17/10
		•	Trap & Skeet - TBA
		District 2 4-H Swine Skill-a-Thon - 12/05/09

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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 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: February 9, 2010