2020 District 10 Leadership Lab Letter, Officer Election Letter, and Waivers

2020 District 10 Horse Show Letter and Waiver

4-H Essential Elements Online Training

I wanted to let you know about a training for 4-H volunteers taking place next Monday and Tuesday.  You can register at the link below:

https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jMEeAstSSaqP8p

There will be recognition items sent out to those who participate.

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 4/21 at 3 PM

I will be conducting another Travis County Photography Workshop via Zoom next Tuesday, April 21, at 3 PM.  This will be a different lesson than the previous one, so if you attended another one there will be new material.  However, I'll also be discussing some of the same topics covered last time, but with a different lesson plan.  If you are interested, please email me at Nathan.Tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll email you the link next Monday.  I would recommend bringing some photos you have taken so we can review and discuss them.

4-H County Council Meeting April 27th 6:30pm via ZOOM

Travis County 4-H County Council Meeting

Apr 27, 2020 06:30 PM

All Members Welcome

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96966622574

4-H Water Ambassadors Program Now Accepting Applications - Due by May 1, 2020

Applications for the 2020/2021 cohort of 4-H Water Ambassadors are now open. Deadline May 1.

Eligibility: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that exhibit a genuine interest in water/natural resources and a commitment to leadership

How Youth Apply:

1. Visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com to download application instructions
2. Complete the online application at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/water/index.html

COVID-19 Contingency Plans: If it is necessary to suspend the summer face-to-face 4-H2O Leadership Academy, a virtual academy will be held followed by field trips/tours throughout the year. If the face-to-face academy is cancelled, due date for the $250 participation fee will be postponed until a later date.

2020-2021 Livestock Validation Forms Due Today

2020-2021 Livestock Validation Forms

• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 State Fair Swine Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 Steer Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/20 (summer) and 9/1/20 (fall): 2020-2021 Heifer UIN Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 5/1/20 on 4-H CONNECT – 2020 Horse Validation Instructions

https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

Texas 4-H State Photography Contest: Deadline to enter is April 15th

Reminder:  April 15th is the deadline for entering the Texas 4-H State Photography contest.  Please see rules below:

Athletes for Computer Science online coding program

If you are interested in this program, please email me at nathan.tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll send you the link.

District 10 4-H Virtual Project Group

Please join the District 10 4-H Virtual project group using this link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/217552369467513/

I will post regular assignments and comment on any photos posted to the group.  Here is the first assignment:

UPDATE: Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 4/14 at 3 PM

I will be conducting another Travis County Photography Workshop via Zoom next Tuesday, April 14, at 3 PM.  This will be a brand new lesson from the previous one, so if you attended another one there will be new material.  However, I'll also be discussing some of the same topics covered last time, but with a different lesson plan.  If you are interested, please email me at Nathan.Tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll email you the link next Monday.  I would recommend bringing some photos you have taken so we can review and discuss them.

Please note, there will be no meeting tomorrow, April 7th.  I have moved the meeting to the 14th at the request of an attendee.  

Athletes for Computer Science Coding Lessons (online) - NEW TIME AND FLYER

I wanted to make you aware of an awesome program we are promoting here at CEP 4-H.  These are virtual lessons that can all be done online.  They are very kid-friendly. 

Here is a flyer for the program.  Also, here is the link to their website:

https://www.athletesforcomputerscience.org/minecraft-lessons.html

There are videos about the program and you can even do a lesson.  We did the Minecraft lesson yesterday and it was fun and educational.  We are looking for schools/sites that are interested in participating in this program.  We are conducting a volunteer training next Monday at noon so have anyone who is interested in attending email me at nathan.tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I will send them the link.  This is an excellent opportunity for home schools as well.

Athletes for Computer Science Coding Lessons (online)

I wanted to make you aware of an awesome program we are promoting here at CEP 4-H.  These are virtual lessons that can all be done online.  They are very kid-friendly. 

Here is a flyer for the program.  Also, here is the link to their website:

https://www.athletesforcomputerscience.org/minecraft-lessons.html

There are videos about the program and you can even do a lesson.  We did the Minecraft lesson yesterday and it was fun and educational.  We are looking for schools/sites that are interested in participating in this program.  We are conducting a volunteer training next Monday at 1 PM so have anyone who is interested in attending email me at nathan.tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I will send them the link.  This is an excellent opportunity for home schools as well.

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 4/7 at 3 PM

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 4/7 at 3 PM

I will be conducting another Travis County Photography Workshop via Zoom next Tuesday, April 7, at 3 PM.  This time I'll be covering some of the basics, but I'll also have new material for those who attended another of the meetings.  If you are interested, please email me at Nathan.Tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll email you the link early next week, either Monday or Tuesday.  I would recommend bringing some photos you have taken so we can review and discuss them.

State Photography Contest Registration Open Tomorrow

Please see the following update regarding the State Photography Contest:

"Good afternoon colleagues,

Some have asked about the status of the Texas 4-H state photography contest, so I thought it best to send out an email with details. 

Registration will continue as scheduled.  It will open on 4-H Connect April 1 and close on April 15.  The judging of the photos will not take place until mid-May, and awards will be distributed in June.  Due to the ongoing circumstances, we will adjust the timeline listed in the rules for approvals and payments to the following:

·       County Entry Approval Deadline:  April 29, 2020

·       Payment with a 4-H county or club check is due by May 15, 2020

o   (it is highly recommended to turn the “pay by check” option off so that you can minimize person-to-person contact during this time period).  Instructions on how to turn on/off that feature:  LINK  

o   You will need to do this prior to April 1 for it to be in effect for youth as they begin to register. 

o   To only accept credit card payments, leave the “Electronic Payments” box checked and uncheck the “County/Club Check” option.

As a reminder, counties may only enter 1 photo per category.  We understand that some counties may not have been able to have a qualifying contest to determine the photos that advance.  If that is your case, I have attached instructions on how you can view all photos your members enter so that you can have those evaluated locally before approving registrations in Connect.

If you have questions or need additional guidance, please let me know.

Take care,

Derrick Bruton, M.S.

Extension Program Specialist II

4-H Youth Development – STEM"

Also, here are the rules, in case you need them:

American Farm Bureau Foundation At Home Ag-tivities

I would like to share a link to some At Home Ag-tivities that you can do from your own home to learn more about Agriculture.  There are activities for all age groups Pre K - 12th grade.

https://www.agfoundation.org/news/at-home-ag-tivites?fbclid=IwAR2Bues5tQL0FkJ4l6LztyaSaVtdGmvdqI2AaOmL9M1iVoYi0TFdy-4rHvY

2020-2021 Livestock Validation Forms

2020-2021 Livestock Validation Forms

• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 State Fair Swine Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/2020: 2020-2021 Steer Validation Tag Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 4/13/20 (summer) and 9/1/20 (fall): 2020-2021 Heifer UIN Order Form – PDF Form
• Due 5/1/20 on 4-H CONNECT – 2020 Horse Validation Instructions

https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

April Texas 4-H Photography Project 30-Day Challenge

UPDATE: Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 3/31 at 3 PM (NEW TIME)

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 3/31 at 3 PM

For those of you who missed today's meeting, I will be conducting another Travis County Photography Workshop via Zoom next Tuesday March 31st, at 3 PM.  If you are interested, please email me at Nathan.Tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll email you the link early next week, either Monday or Tuesday.

UPDATE:  Due to the request of a participant, I am moving the start time an hour later to 3 PM.  Also, don't forget to email entries to the county photography contest to me by May 1st.  The contest is still going on since it can be conducted remotely!

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 3/31 at 2 PM

Travis and Bastrop County Photography Workshop (Online) Tuesday, 3/31 at 2 PM

For those of you who missed today's meeting, I will be conducting another Travis County Photography Workshop via Zoom next Tuesday March 31st, at 2 PM.  If you are interested, please email me at Nathan.Tucker@agnet.tamu.edu and I'll email you the link early next week, either Monday or Tuesday.