October
3-9 National 4-H Week
9 One Day 4-H
18-23Jim Wells County Fair
29 State Lamb and Goat Validations
November
2 County Food Challenge
15 Major Livestock Show Exhibitors Meeting
19-21Leaders for Life Weekend Conference
20 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza
20 Retirement Party for Nora
29 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
December
4 District 12 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge, Falfurrias
January
15 District Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
31 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
February
1 All entry cards due for the Mercedes Livestock Show
4-21San Antonio Livestock Show
March
1 County Photography Contest Deadline
2-21Houston Livestock Show
7 Jim Wells County 4-H Round-up for Method Demonstrations and Share-the-Fun
25 County Fashion Show
28 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
April
6 District 12 4-H Photography Contest
9 Multi-District Horse Judging contest, College Station
14 District 12 Roundup
16 District 12 Fashion Show Kingsville
25-29 TAKS testing
30 Multi-District Judging Contest, College Station
May
14 District 12 4-H Shooting Sports
23 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
June
10 District 12 4-H Horse Show
10 County Record Books are DUE
13-17 State 4-H Roundup
20-23 District 12 4-H Leadership Lab
22 District Election Convention (During Leadership Lab)
July
7 District 12 Record Book Judging
8 JWC 4-H Outstanding Awards Interviews
13-16 County Camp, Brownwood
August
12-14 District 12 4-H Council Officers Retreat
** Due to location or district deadlines, some events may change but plenty of notice will be given prior to an event. Information from County office updated 9.27.2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Play 4-H Eco Challenge!
Play the 4-H Eco Challenge!
IBM has partnered with National 4-H Council to create the 4-H Eco Challenge!, an online interactive game for middle school and high school youth that teaches how daily choices impact the planet and guides young people on a journey to making a difference.
Making A Difference For Life Through 4H
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE THROUGH 4-H
Writer: Toby L. Lepley, t-lepley@tamu.edu, 979-845-1212
Contact: County Extension Offi ce
For more than 103 years, the 4-H Program of Texas has been engaging youth in acti viti es that help
develop skills for a lifeti me. These skills range from communicati on to community service and from goal
setti ng to leadership. Regardless of the skill learned, the benefi ts gathered from a young person parti cipati ng in
the 4-H Program is priceless.
The 4-H Program is nati onwide youth development program that has more than 6.5 million youth
involved in it annually. Administered in Texas by the AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System,
4-H serves youth in all 254 counti es in the state through a network of 250 County Extension Offi ces. 4-H is
managed jointly by both a professional and volunteer staff . Texas 4-H, the largest 4-H program in the country,
has more than 550,000 youth members and more than 35,000 volunteers working together to deliver the
more than 95 projects, opportuniti es, and events off ered annually through the program.
4-H is unique in that it off ers experiences to the most urban young person and youth in rural areas by
providing the opportunity to parti cipate in community 4-H clubs, learning experiences in school classrooms,
day and overnight camps, and other special interest opportuniti es. Texas 4-H also serves the sons and
daugthers of our military personnel through the 4-H Military Program located throughout the state, primarily
on military bases.
Youth members can parti cipate in a variety of projects in the areas of technology, human sciences,
animals and household pets, science and engineering, natural resources, and wildlife. Beyond the excitement
of learning something new through a project, youth have the opportunity to parti cipate in leadership
conferences, travel the world, become involved in their community through service, and meet new friends
in a safe and comfortable setti ng. A young person’s experiences in 4-H makes a diff erence for a lifeti me by
allowing them to grow and appreciate the importance of being a good citi zen, a strong leader, and a person of
character.
If you would like to learn more about 4-H, or have a family member join 4-H, contact your local County
Extension Offi ce or visit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website at: htt p://texas4-h.tamu.edu.
Writer: Toby L. Lepley, t-lepley@tamu.edu, 979-845-1212
Contact: County Extension Offi ce
For more than 103 years, the 4-H Program of Texas has been engaging youth in acti viti es that help
develop skills for a lifeti me. These skills range from communicati on to community service and from goal
setti ng to leadership. Regardless of the skill learned, the benefi ts gathered from a young person parti cipati ng in
the 4-H Program is priceless.
The 4-H Program is nati onwide youth development program that has more than 6.5 million youth
involved in it annually. Administered in Texas by the AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System,
4-H serves youth in all 254 counti es in the state through a network of 250 County Extension Offi ces. 4-H is
managed jointly by both a professional and volunteer staff . Texas 4-H, the largest 4-H program in the country,
has more than 550,000 youth members and more than 35,000 volunteers working together to deliver the
more than 95 projects, opportuniti es, and events off ered annually through the program.
4-H is unique in that it off ers experiences to the most urban young person and youth in rural areas by
providing the opportunity to parti cipate in community 4-H clubs, learning experiences in school classrooms,
day and overnight camps, and other special interest opportuniti es. Texas 4-H also serves the sons and
daugthers of our military personnel through the 4-H Military Program located throughout the state, primarily
on military bases.
Youth members can parti cipate in a variety of projects in the areas of technology, human sciences,
animals and household pets, science and engineering, natural resources, and wildlife. Beyond the excitement
of learning something new through a project, youth have the opportunity to parti cipate in leadership
conferences, travel the world, become involved in their community through service, and meet new friends
in a safe and comfortable setti ng. A young person’s experiences in 4-H makes a diff erence for a lifeti me by
allowing them to grow and appreciate the importance of being a good citi zen, a strong leader, and a person of
character.
If you would like to learn more about 4-H, or have a family member join 4-H, contact your local County
Extension Offi ce or visit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website at: htt p://texas4-h.tamu.edu.
National 4-H Week Oct 3 - 9, 2010
The Premont Cactus 4-H Club would like YOU to:
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE!
Our club meets on the Second Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm. For more information please contact: Tessa Bowman 361-779-7712 Club Manager!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August 8, 2010 Meeting
Premont Cactus 4-H
Meeting Agenda
August 8, 2010
3:00 pm – Casa Real
Call to order – Brianna Saenz- Pledge, Motto and Prayer – Ryan and Emily Kalinec
- Ice Breaker – Monica Moralez
- Secretary's minutes – Gabby Cantu
- Treasurer's report – Isaac Salinas
- Old Business –
State Roundup Results: Travis Brown and Aaron Lee Consumer Decision Making team placed 19th; Brianna Saenz's team placed 20th. Brianna and Meagan Saenz participated in Leaders for Life and their team placed 7th. Monica Moralez participated in Healthy Lifestyles Invitational. Congrats to all!
Country / District Record Book Results:
Laynie Bowman – Foods & Nutrition Blue Ribbon
Emily Kalinec – Gardening/Horticulture Blue
Bailey Smith – Horse – Blue
Lauren Bowman – Foods & Nutrition Blue; Blue Dist
Jacob Russell – Plant Animal Open Blue; Blue Dist
Ryan Kalinec Science/Technology Blue; Red Dist
Chance Russell Veterinary Science Blue; Red Dist
Thomas Bowman Beef Blue; Blue Dist.
Monica Moralez – Rabbit – 2nd place
Brianna Saenz – Citizenship – 1st Place ; 2nd Place Dist
Meagan Saenz – Photography – 2nd place
Congratulations to everyone who participated!
So Tx Cattleman's Roundup – Thanks to everyone who donated their time and talent towards this great fundraiser. The county raised around $8000.00
National Santa Gertrudis Show – Sada Engelking participated and placed 18th in her class. Great job Sada!
State 4-H Photo Contest- Meagan and Brianna Saenz participated and received blue and red ribbons. Great job to Brianna and Meagan!
- New Business –
- Changing the date of monthly meetings to the second Sunday of the month.
New 4-H Club Sign – The old sign is very rusty and falling down. It is located by the FFA sign in front of the old primary on HWY 281. It has been suggested that we ask permission to place the new sign in the County park next to the Boy Scouts sign. Do we have a motion to purchase a new sign and move to the new location?- T-shirt Design –
- Nominations for Refreshment committee Chairman
- 4-H Insurance and Background Checks: Motion to have the club pay the $1.00 per member fee for insurance and the fees for Adult leaders? Second?
- Fair Entries – Deadline to turn into Tammy Martinez is September 3rd. Cards/entries must be signed along with cash or a money order.
- Annual 4-H Enrollment for 2010-2011
Each member is required to reenroll on 4-H Connect by September 15, 2010. If a 4-H'er has a fair project and does not complete their 4-H enrollment by September 15, the youth will not be allowed to participate in the fair. The website address is:
You will need to login to your account and update your profile information.
- Changing the date of monthly meetings to the second Sunday of the month.
- Reminders:
Foods and Nutrition/Clothing Day Camp August 10th
Annual Awards Banquet – August 28th 6:00pm
State Fair of Texas deadline for entries August 18th
State Lamb/Goat Tags deadline to order August 25th
Home Economics Entries due in Co office by Friday, September 10. Forms may be downloaded from JWC website: http://jimwells-tx.tamu.edu
Horse Validation Forms are available from the county website too
JWC 4-H Horse Club is have a horse judging team practice on August 9 at 7:15
4-H Vet Science Project is being revived. Interested members must let the office know by August 23rd to order their manuals
August 16th is a multi-county club and county officers retreat to be held in Kingsville.
August 23rd is the next County Council meeting
August 24th is the deadline to RSVP for banquet
Presentation – Jan Wilson – Rabbits
- Adjourn – The next meeting will be held on September _____, 2010. During the September meeting the Martinez family will sponsor and Iron Chef Challenge!!!!!!!
Teen Leader Monica Moralez along with Adult leaders Chris Moralez and Cathy Lee have volunteered to weigh rabbit projects after the meeting for any interested members!
Oct program – Ryan and Emily Kalinec National Science Experiment
Nov program – Salute to Veteran's – Isaac Salinas/Ryan Kalinec and AJ Palacios present a lesson on the American Flag
Dec program – Christmas Party – Premont Nursing Home Fundraiser ideas
Jan program – Barrera Family – topic to be determined
Feb program – Russell Family – Companion Animal/Vet Science
Mar program – Bowman Family – Rattlesnake Bite Awareness
April program – Easter Celebration Preparations
May program – Elections/Grad – End of year celebration
Thursday, May 13, 2010
2010 Graduating Seniors
The time has come that 3 fantastic Premont Cactus 4-H members will wrap up there 4H career. Our club has been blessed with three active, responsible leaders and we would like to dedicate this page to expressing our sincerest thanks for all that you and your parents have done for our club.
Aaron Lee - Aaron joined 4-H 10 years ago following in the footsteps of his older brothers, Quentin and Morgan. Aaron has been active in showing chickens, turkeys, rabbits, heifers and goats. He has competed on the County Consumer Decision Making team and this year will represent Jim Wells County and District 12 at State Roundup in June. Aaron has held various positions at the club level most recently being our Parliamentarian. His experience and leadership have encourage many younger 4-Her's to run for office and become more active in the club. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavor's and know that you will be successful. Aaron is a member of the Premont Volunteer Fire Department.
Meagan Saenz - Meagan joined 4-H 10 years ago. Meagan too has shown goats, lambs,heifers and a steer. This past year at the Jim Wells County fair Meagan had 1st place in 2 goat classes, 2nd place with her steer and reserve showmanship for both goats and steers. Meagan competed in the Dist. 12 Food Challenge, County and District Photo Contest and was a member of the Leaders for Life Team that will represent JWC and Dist. 12 at State Roundup in June. Meagan has held many offices at the club and county level. This year she was our club President and has done a wonderful job conducting meetings and encourage all members to participate. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors.
Travis Brown - Travis has been a member of the club for 10 years he has followed the footsteps of his older siblings and brings leadership to his younger brother Walker who has recently joined. Travis has been involved in showing, breeding and raising Boer goats for show. Travis has been awarded various top placings at the JWC Show. Travis currently serves the club as Treasurer. Travis is a very responsible young man who has work experience at Oasis Restaurant. Travis was also a member of the JWC and Dist 12 winning Consumer Decision Making team that will compete at State Roundup in College Station. Travis was the ____ high member individual at the San Antonio Stock show and ___ in Dist. 12. Travis has joined the Marines and will depart for basic training in June. We know you will be successful and will treasure the leadership that you have given to our younger members. Good Luck!
Aaron Lee - Aaron joined 4-H 10 years ago following in the footsteps of his older brothers, Quentin and Morgan. Aaron has been active in showing chickens, turkeys, rabbits, heifers and goats. He has competed on the County Consumer Decision Making team and this year will represent Jim Wells County and District 12 at State Roundup in June. Aaron has held various positions at the club level most recently being our Parliamentarian. His experience and leadership have encourage many younger 4-Her's to run for office and become more active in the club. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavor's and know that you will be successful. Aaron is a member of the Premont Volunteer Fire Department.
Meagan Saenz - Meagan joined 4-H 10 years ago. Meagan too has shown goats, lambs,heifers and a steer. This past year at the Jim Wells County fair Meagan had 1st place in 2 goat classes, 2nd place with her steer and reserve showmanship for both goats and steers. Meagan competed in the Dist. 12 Food Challenge, County and District Photo Contest and was a member of the Leaders for Life Team that will represent JWC and Dist. 12 at State Roundup in June. Meagan has held many offices at the club and county level. This year she was our club President and has done a wonderful job conducting meetings and encourage all members to participate. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors.
Travis Brown - Travis has been a member of the club for 10 years he has followed the footsteps of his older siblings and brings leadership to his younger brother Walker who has recently joined. Travis has been involved in showing, breeding and raising Boer goats for show. Travis has been awarded various top placings at the JWC Show. Travis currently serves the club as Treasurer. Travis is a very responsible young man who has work experience at Oasis Restaurant. Travis was also a member of the JWC and Dist 12 winning Consumer Decision Making team that will compete at State Roundup in College Station. Travis was the ____ high member individual at the San Antonio Stock show and ___ in Dist. 12. Travis has joined the Marines and will depart for basic training in June. We know you will be successful and will treasure the leadership that you have given to our younger members. Good Luck!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
4-H’s Give2Vote Challenge
Support Your Local 4‑H Program
4‑H reaches over 6 million youth every year right in the communities where they live. And you can be a part of their success! Give to your state or county 4‑H program and foster new opportunities for youth to grow strong and make an impact where it matters most.
Learn more about how 4‑H reaches every county in the U.S.
Proof positive that 4‑H works: The 4‑H Study of Positive Youth Development
Go Glamour...Go Green 4-H Fashion Show
The cat walk was shining with our 4-H stars at the 4-H Fashion Show.
Results are:
Pre 4-H: Buying-Casual; Laynie Bowman, Blue Ribbon
Junior: Construction-Specialty; Lauren Bowman; Top Winner
Intermediate: Buying-Casual; Gabriela Cantu; Top Winner
Buying Causal; Isaac Salinas; Alternate Winner
Congratulations to each of you and best of luck to those advancing to District 12 4-H Fashion Show in Laredo on the 24th of April.
County Roundup Participants
Congratulations to the following County Roundup Participants:
Pre 4-H: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Bailey Smith, Laynie Bowman and Emily Kalinec; Blue Ribbon
Junior: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Lauren Bowman, Jake Russell, and Chance Russell; Blue Ribbon
Good luck to the Junior group as they will be competing at the District 12 4-H Round-up in Kingsville on April 10th.
Pre 4-H: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Bailey Smith, Laynie Bowman and Emily Kalinec; Blue Ribbon
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Junior: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Lauren Bowman, Jake Russell, and Chance Russell; Blue Ribbon
Good luck to the Junior group as they will be competing at the District 12 4-H Round-up in Kingsville on April 10th.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Good Luck Livestock Show Participants
Good luck to the 4-H'ers participating in the San Antonio Livestock Show:
Market Goats - Meagan and Brianna Saenz
Market Swine - Sebi Palacios, Thomas and Lauren Bowman, AJ Palacios and Isaac Salinas
Consumer Decision Making Contests - Meagan and Brianna Saenz, Aaron lee and Travis Brown
Market Goats - Meagan and Brianna Saenz
Market Swine - Sebi Palacios, Thomas and Lauren Bowman, AJ Palacios and Isaac Salinas
Consumer Decision Making Contests - Meagan and Brianna Saenz, Aaron lee and Travis Brown
Community Easter Hunt
11th Annual Premont Cactus 4-H
Community Easter Celebration
March 27, 2010
To the Good Citizens and Dedicated Businesses of Premont:
Once again, the Premont Cactus 4-H Club is sponsoring its annual Community Easter Celebration for the children of Premont and the surrounding areas.
Each year the club provides free games, activities, crafts, prizes and several Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day for the children of this area at no cost to the children or to their parents. This event is held at the Premont Public Park and is provided as a service to our home community. To date, this will be our 11th year and each yea, the events and offerings expand. It is a special event for the families of our community and we need your help to make it a success!
The reason we are contacting you today is to ask for your help with this event. Would you please help us to help the children of our city?
Each year, we have more and more kids who come and enjoy themselves for a day of good old fashioned fun. We need donations from our fellow citizens in order to accommodate the growing number of children who participate in this annual event.
We need:
*Candy suitable for younger children (no jawbreakers or dangerous items, please),
*Small prizes, toys and stuffed animals that can be made into Easter Prize baskets
*Refreshments and ice
*Other misc. items or funds to purchase necessary items.
If you would like to help with any of these items or if your business or group would like to participate in this event, please contact:
Gretchen Saenz#348-4051 or Anna Chapa #348-3213
Chris Moralez #455-1326 or Tessa Bowman #348-2226
Cathy Lee #348-2027 or Tammy Martinez #348-2061
We will begin accepting donations on February 1, 2010. Donations can be dropped off at the Jim Wells County PCT #4 Commissioners Office in Premont or we can arrange for pickup if desired.
Your contributions are extremely welcomed and your generosity and cooperation in this event will truly benefit our community.
Thank You!
Community Easter Celebration
March 27, 2010
To the Good Citizens and Dedicated Businesses of Premont:
Once again, the Premont Cactus 4-H Club is sponsoring its annual Community Easter Celebration for the children of Premont and the surrounding areas.
Each year the club provides free games, activities, crafts, prizes and several Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day for the children of this area at no cost to the children or to their parents. This event is held at the Premont Public Park and is provided as a service to our home community. To date, this will be our 11th year and each yea, the events and offerings expand. It is a special event for the families of our community and we need your help to make it a success!
The reason we are contacting you today is to ask for your help with this event. Would you please help us to help the children of our city?
Each year, we have more and more kids who come and enjoy themselves for a day of good old fashioned fun. We need donations from our fellow citizens in order to accommodate the growing number of children who participate in this annual event.
We need:
*Candy suitable for younger children (no jawbreakers or dangerous items, please),
*Small prizes, toys and stuffed animals that can be made into Easter Prize baskets
*Refreshments and ice
*Other misc. items or funds to purchase necessary items.
If you would like to help with any of these items or if your business or group would like to participate in this event, please contact:
Gretchen Saenz#348-4051 or Anna Chapa #348-3213
Chris Moralez #455-1326 or Tessa Bowman #348-2226
Cathy Lee #348-2027 or Tammy Martinez #348-2061
We will begin accepting donations on February 1, 2010. Donations can be dropped off at the Jim Wells County PCT #4 Commissioners Office in Premont or we can arrange for pickup if desired.
Your contributions are extremely welcomed and your generosity and cooperation in this event will truly benefit our community.
Thank You!
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