20-21 Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training

I would like to share with you the following video created by District 10 Extension Specialist Megan Logan dealing with the 20-21 Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training.  

You are invited BACKSTAGE - Share the Fun Project Leader Training

The District 4 4-H Share the Fun Committee would like to invite agents, 4-H parents, teen leaders, and volunteers to join us backstage on Friday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the Share the Fun categories. This workshop will be viewed in Zoom. Participants can choose to watch the live presentation or receive the recording once it becomes available.

To receive the Zoom link, register at https://grayson.agrilife.org/stfproject.

HBCU Virtual College Tour

Dallas County 4-H in partnership with the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Inc. is hosting a Virtual HBCU College Tour/Fair on Saturday November 14, 2020. Students will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from several HBCUS, learn about scholarships, win prizes and more! Please share with your students across the state and encourage them to register and join us this Saturday! Thank you !!

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz2sjKYuf6pACMZfqd2G4Dp68wI14s7VAvlaeNX_nioXNvvw/viewform 

An Evening with a Lieutenant Colonel on Veteran's Day

 On Veterans Day we will have the honor of  Professor of Military Science and Lieutenet Colonel David Marshall as our guest. This will happen via Zoom and if you would like, please attend via the following link:.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89520494185?pwd=OHN3WDc5YVdOV3hnZ2dCZndsNTBoZz09

Essential Elements

 

Here is the link to register:   

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4WIuDMj3dWXIZn

Virtual Ag Product ID Contest

 

Igniting Sparks Leadership Program

 

Link to register

Virtual 4-H Food Show Registration is open until midnight of October 15th

 Please see the flyer below for information about the upcoming Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show.  Registration is now live, please click here.

Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th) I would like to share the following 4-H marketing materials that have been translated into Spanish.  Please share as appropriate:

Happy National 4-H Week!

HAPPY NATIONAL 4-H WEEK!   It's time to celebrate across the Nation the program that has been changing youth lives for more than a century... A program in which Texas boasts the largest membership of any state... A program we all know and love... it's time to CELEBRATE 4-H!     Participate in the online challenge above while also enjoying celebrations in your community! Don't forget to rock that green for 4-H Spirit Day on October 7th! There are so many ways to celebrate this year! Click the button below for ideas and more!   LEARN MORE & DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show

Please see the flyer below for information about the upcoming Travis County 4-H Virtual Food Show.  Registration is now live, please click here.

2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series Flyer/Registration

 We are excited to announce that the 2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series is open for registration! Youth will go along our completely self-paced program, where they will do their gardening activities with our YouTube Channel (MyExtension210). And of course…you get a FREE supply kit! Activities include: DIY Hydroponics, Container Gardening, Greenhouses, Photography contest… and much more!

Registration Dates: 9/24/20 – 10/1/20

Program Dates: 10/12/20 – 11/6/20

Time: Self-Paced

Location: YouTube.

Registration link:

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af2QAXdnsNw4q9v

Cost: Free! And you get a FREE supply kit. 

There will only be 40 spots open, and it will be first-come, first-serve! Please don’t hesitate to register. 

Below is the flyer.

4-H Photography Youth Volunteer Training

We are holding a virtual photography training aimed at intermediate and senior 4-H members to train them how to teach photography to other 4-H members and to help with the county photography contest.  Please email me to participate.

National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

  We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020 National 4-H STEM Day is opened! This year’s theme is “Mars Base Camp.” In this challenge, youth will learn about Mars missions and get to the know the red planet. They will learn about various concepts from computer science to space agriculture.

 

Date: October 10, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 CST/ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MST

Location: Zoom

Registration link: National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

 

Cost: Free

 

Only 50 families will have the chance to participate, and it is a first-come, first-served deal. So don’t hesitate to register.

Attached is the flyer.

Junior Master Photographer Ambassador Workshops

 Registration for the Junior Master Photographer training scheduled for September 26 is now active on 4HOnline.  As in the past, youth must have an active enrollment in order to register. 

A new location for the workshop has been secured and will take place in Kerrville at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.  Space is limited to the first 40 registered participants. 

Junior Master Photographer/Photography Ambassador Workshops

The Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer (JMP) program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts.  As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to return to their counties and districts to serve as teen leaders for the project. Additionally, Junior Master Photographers may be called upon by the County Extension Agent or 4-H Specialist to serve as photographers for various 4-H events and activities.  Only dedicated photography project youth wishing to expand their knowledge as well as service to others should apply for this opportunity.  In other words, youth do need to have a good working knowledge of their camera prior to attending this advanced training.

 

To be a certified Junior Master Photographer, candidates must:

·      Be in 7^th – 12^th grade

·      Attend BOTH Workshop I and Workshop II

·      Complete a competency test with a minimum score of 80%

·      Submit four photos taken by applicant demonstrating understanding of instruction

·      Participate in at least one practice event

·      Complete a photography community service activity

·      Take part in at least two organized project experiences

Although there is no yearly performance requirement, Junior Master Photographers are expected to return to counties and districts to help expand their photography programs. They receive the Junior Master Photographer pin and certificate. Certified JMPs in 9^th grade are eligible to apply to the State 4-H Photography Ambassador Program.

The JMP training consists of two one-day workshops.  Below are the details for both:

 

JMP Workshop I
Date:  Saturday, September 26
Location: Kerrville

Grades:  7-12
DSLR Camera Required

JMP Workshop II
Date:  Sunday, December 13

Location:  Dallas Research and Extension Center TBD

Grades:  7-12
Must have attended Workshop I

DSLR Camera Required

Dates and locations are subject to change depending on Covid-19 guidelines.

Update on office / Ribbons for County Contest

 Just wanted to give a quick update that in accordance with the Travis County stay at home order, we will continue work from home through December 15th.

Due to this, I will work on mailing out all the ribbons for the 2020 Travis County Photography contest over the next week or so.  Thank you for your patience in this process as we all learn to navigate this "new normal."

Congratulations to Luke Mash of Discover 4-H!

Just wanted to say congratulations to Luke Mash of Discover 4-H for completing the BSA Eagle Project.  The project was raised garden beds in front of St. Ignatius, Martyr’s food pantry.  Let's give thanks to those who are out helping others during this global pandemic.  People like Luke truly make a difference!

4-H Online

 Please note that although the new version of 4-H Connect called 4-H Online is currently up, it is recommended to wait until September 1st, 2020 to enroll as there are some issues still being worked out in the new system.  Thank you for your patience.

4-H with Athletes for Computer Science

 Registration Link:  https://www.pvamu.edu/cahs/4-H-with-afcs/

4-H STEM Challenge (Registration now full - THANK YOU)

EDIT:  Due to popular demand, this event is now full.  Thank you for your interest.

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020 National 4-H STEM Day is opened! This year’s theme is “Mars Base Camp.” In this challenge, youth will learn about Mars missions and get to the know the red planet. They will learn about various concepts from computer science to space agriculture.

Date: August 22, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 CST/ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MST

Location: Zoom

Registration link: PVAMU 4-H STEM DAY

Cost: Free

 

Experiment kits will be shipped directly to the youth’s home from National 4-H. Each kit serves four kids, so feel free to get the entire family involved! Only 50 families will have the chance to participate, and it is a first-come, first-served deal. So don’t hesitate to register.

Below is the flyer. 

Contact your local PVAMU 4-H Agent for more information.