REMINDER: Raise Your Hand for State Youth by 5/15!

Raise Your Hand for Your State Youth! VOTE Win $20,000 and bring 4-H programs to more kids in your community! The "Raise Your Hand" initiative is a nationwide call-to-action for 4-H alumni, supporters, and friends to vote to win funding for their 4-H state program. This funding helps more kids in their communities benefit from the hands-on learning programs 4-H offers, helping kids serve their community and build critical life skills needed to thrive. Vote for your state and the three states with the highest ratio of hands raised to total state population will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 to bring local 4-H programs to more kids. Raising your hand is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1 Raise Your Hand: Go to 4-H.org/RaiseYourHand to support youth in your community. 2 Compete for Your State: Raising your hand is a vote for your state to win $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 to bring 4-H skill-building programs to more kids. 3 Pay it Forward: Share support with friends & family with the #4HGrown hashtag! Ask them to raise their hand for kids in their community at 4-H.org/RaiseYourHand. 4 And finally: Thanks to JOANN, if you're a 4-H alumni, volunteer, or member - sign up for a JOANN rewards card while the promotion lasts, and your state will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive a $1,000 gift card. Raise Your Hand by May 15th—because every child deserves a chance to succeed. VOTE Get more support for your state. VOTE TODAY Share this email with friends. SHARE Share this message on Facebook. SHARE NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 13+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 04/01/19 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 05/15/19. Total ARV of all prizes: $50,000. Odds of winning Random Drawing Prizes depend on the total number of entries received. For full Official Rules visit https://4-h.org/raise-your-hand/ . Sponsor: National 4-H Council, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Update your profile Our mailing address is: National 4-H Council 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, United States Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Copyright (C) 2019 National 4-H Council All rights reserved. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. This email was written, edited and published by National 4-H Council. No endorsement of these partners' products or services is granted or implied by 4-H.

REMINDER: State Livestock Ambassador Applications DUE 5/15/19

The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program is coming off another groundbreaking year. In June 2018, 20 Ambassadors boarded a plane in Houston departing to South America to expand the worldviews of exceptional leaders in agriculture. Ambassadors engaged a valuable study abroad experience in the agriculturally-rich country of Argentina. With visits to family farms, historic ranches, feedlot tours and various production facilities, Ambassadors were able to immerse themselves in South America’s agricultural production systems. As fulfilling as it was for our Ambassadors to be recognized internationally, the program is successful only because of outstanding work you lead locally. In 2019, the program is continuing to expand to include South Texas. We are pleased to announce that we will offer a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course in Kingsville in collaboration with TAMU Kingsville. We would like to thank Mr. Kyle McManus for his leadership in getting this unique opportunity off the ground.

Below are the 2019 details and application link. 

2019 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses:

•  Texas A&M University – Kingsville June 17-20, 2019   
• Texas A&M University – College Station July 8-11, 2019  
• Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University – Lubbock/Canyon July 22-25, 2019 
• Cost: $250.00 (includes food and lodging)

               

 Selection Criteria:

• Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects
• Students with a profound interest in animal science, animal production and advocacy
• Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
• Top 25% class rank

Application Process:

1. Applicant goes to: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C2PxJ597FTPIFL
1. A two-minute YouTube video will be required (instructions can be found within the application)
2. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
3. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
4. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per university
5. Applications are due May 15, 2019
6. Applicants will be notified by June 1, 2019 regarding application result

REMINDER: Youth Leadership Program Registration is Open

Our Youth Leadership Program is going to take place on June 3rd, 4th, & 6th this year!  Come join us as we will do some in-depth learning about public speaking, along with tips and techniques, as well as develop and present three, 3-5 minute speeches.

Please see the informational flyer below and be sure to register online at https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/registrations/ 

If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have

questions about the physical access provided, please contact Mellanie at

512-854-9600 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu at least 2 days prior to the program.

REMINDER: Raise Your Hand for State Youth by 5/15!

Raise Your Hand for Your State Youth! VOTE Win $20,000 and bring 4-H programs to more kids in your community! The "Raise Your Hand" initiative is a nationwide call-to-action for 4-H alumni, supporters, and friends to vote to win funding for their 4-H state program. This funding helps more kids in their communities benefit from the hands-on learning programs 4-H offers, helping kids serve their community and build critical life skills needed to thrive. Vote for your state and the three states with the highest ratio of hands raised to total state population will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 to bring local 4-H programs to more kids. Raising your hand is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1 Raise Your Hand: Go to 4-H.org/RaiseYourHand to support youth in your community. 2 Compete for Your State: Raising your hand is a vote for your state to win $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 to bring 4-H skill-building programs to more kids. 3 Pay it Forward: Share support with friends & family with the #4HGrown hashtag! Ask them to raise their hand for kids in their community at 4-H.org/RaiseYourHand. 4 And finally: Thanks to JOANN, if you're a 4-H alumni, volunteer, or member - sign up for a JOANN rewards card while the promotion lasts, and your state will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive a $1,000 gift card. Raise Your Hand by May 15th—because every child deserves a chance to succeed. VOTE Get more support for your state. VOTE TODAY Share this email with friends. SHARE Share this message on Facebook. SHARE NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 13+. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM ET on 04/01/19 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 05/15/19. Total ARV of all prizes: $50,000. Odds of winning Random Drawing Prizes depend on the total number of entries received. For full Official Rules visit https://4-h.org/raise-your-hand/ . Sponsor: National 4-H Council, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Update your profile Our mailing address is: National 4-H Council 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, United States Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Copyright (C) 2019 National 4-H Council All rights reserved. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. This email was written, edited and published by National 4-H Council. No endorsement of these partners' products or services is granted or implied by 4-H.