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border='0' alt='' /></a> <br />Katrina Barrera receiving her blue ribbon.<br /><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5X6EQ_lSLLQPZHiDXZm-xLgkOCvAa9Y8uv2j-i15Z8BzScIK119bpysXU9GvU1zirlxuNq8WtVjAi4dR9Hq51WzudE7ut9TmTSmf00LrJ5vAZw-8xySFSEgLZSafg8k41P_8Qg2pIYkE/s1600/DSC05897.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5X6EQ_lSLLQPZHiDXZm-xLgkOCvAa9Y8uv2j-i15Z8BzScIK119bpysXU9GvU1zirlxuNq8WtVjAi4dR9Hq51WzudE7ut9TmTSmf00LrJ5vAZw-8xySFSEgLZSafg8k41P_8Qg2pIYkE/s320/DSC05897.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> <br />All JWC Co Roundup Participants<br /><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7l2RpcUlaefNwEZaUjnHd8lsKdBLRsnv5kBhY4H1ZPp0vWrXtAPQ47HwwAeFF7k2jD8t2Tbjd62sYoJoPFvaIlCSig9c_ax-3BN19GU5Dbl7HMXkvbexuadtK4ECzK6pIZSl0ZLiukVS2/s1600/DSC05898.JPG'><img 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THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE DEADLINE DATE. NO ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER THIS DATE. All livestock entries and memberships are due into the fair office on Wednesday, September 7, by 5:00 p.m. The County Extension Agent or FFA Advisors must sign entry cards BEFORE they are turned into the fair office. All paper work must be completed before being turned into the fair office.<br />MARKET RABBIT DIVISION – (STEWER RABBITS) Rabbit must be under 8 months (born after February 24, 2011 and born before April 27, 2011) and weigh 2 pounds on validation date. Be in the exhibitor's possession by Saturday, May 14, 2011. Minimum weight is 8 pounds; maximum weight is 11 pounds. VALIDATION and TATTOO DATE: Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Any stewer rabbit may be double entered in the Breeding Show as long as they meet the required weights for breeding rabbits outlined in the American Rabbit Breeder Association “Standard of Perfection” book. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head. (ROASTER RABBITS) To be born after April 27, 2011, must be under 6 months of age. Be in the exhibitor's possession by Saturday, July 16, 2011. Minimum weight is 5½ pounds; maximum weight is 8 pounds. VALIDATION and TATTOO DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head<br />BREEDING RABBIT DIVISION - Must own rabbit by Saturday, July 16, 2011. Californian senior bucks 8 months and over must weigh 8 to 10 pounds. Californian intermediate bucks 6 to 8 months must weigh 8 to 9 pounds. Californian senior does 8 months and over must weigh 8½ to 10½ pounds. Californian intermediate does 6 to 8 months must weigh 8 to 9½ pounds. New Zealand senior bucks 8 months and over must weigh 9 to 11 pounds. New Zealand intermediate bucks 6 to 8 months must weigh 8 to 10 pounds. New Zealand senior does 8 months and over must weigh 10 to 12 pounds. New Zealand intermediate does 6 to 8 months must weigh 8 to 11 pounds. VALIDATION and TATTOO DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head.<br />MARKET POULTRY DIVISION – All market poultry must be ordered by order date. Exhibitors must order a minimum of 30 chicks in order to show both broilers and roasters. (TURKEYS-HENS ONLY) POSSESSION and VALIDATION DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2011, notified by division superintendent. Three (3) market entries from a project of 5 turkeys per exhibitor are allowed. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head. (ROASTERS-MALES ONLY WITH A MINIMUM WEIGHT OF 5 POUNDS) POSSESSION and VALIDATION DATE: Thursday, September 1, 2011, notified by division superintendent. Three (3) market entries from a project of 15 roasters per exhibitor are allowed. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head. (BROILERS-1 PEN OF 3-PULLETS ONLY, WITH A TOTAL PEN WEIGHT NOT TO BE LESS THAN 12 POUNDS) POSSESSION and VALIDATION DATE: Thursday, September 1, 2011, notified by division superintendent. Three (3) market entries from a project of 15 broilers are allowed. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per pen. PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitors cannot exceed a total of three (3) poultry entries. Some examples are: Exhibitor may show 3 turkeys, or 3 roasters, or 3 pens of 3 broilers, or 1 turkey, 1 roaster and 1 pen of 3 broilers, etc.; if showing both roasters and broilers a minimum of 30 chicks must be ordered.<br />MARKET STEER DIVISION - Minimum weight 1000 pounds; no maximum weight. Steers must be shorn to not more than ¼ inch on any location of the body excluding the tail switch before arrival onto the fairgrounds; ¼ inch length will be checked at weigh-in. Steers not shorn will be disqualified from showing. VALIDATION DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. STEERS WILL BE TAGGED AND NOSE PRINTED AT VALIDATION. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head.<br />MARKET LAMB DIVISION – Minimum weight 90 pounds except Southdown 80 pounds; maximum weight 155 pounds. Lambs must be slick/clean shorn prior to final weigh-in. CLASSIFICATION and VALIDATION DATE: Friday, June 24, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head.<br />MARKET SWINE DIVISION - Minimum weight 230 pounds; maximum weight 280 pounds. VALIDATION DATE: Friday, July 1, 2011. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head.<br />BREEDING GILT DIVISION – Minimum weight 230 pounds; maximum weight 280 pounds. Breeding gilts will consist of 4 divisions: Duroc, Hampshire, OPB and Crosses. VALIDATION DATE: Friday, July 1, 2011. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head.<br />MARKET GOAT DIVISION – Market goats may be either wethers or does and must weigh a minimum of 70 pounds at weigh-in. POSSESSION and VALIDATION DATES: All goats must be in the exhibitor's or their immediate family's possession by Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Goats must be validated at the fairgrounds on one (either) of the following dates and times: Saturday, July 9, 2011, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. or Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ENTRY FEE: $6.00 per head.<br />BREEDING MEAT GOAT DIVISION – POSSESSION and VALIDATION DATE: All goats must be owned, validated, ear tagged or tattooed, placed on feed, and in the exhibitor’s or their immediate family’s possession in Jim Wells County by Friday, July 29, 2011. Breeding goats must be validated by e-mail to countyfair@sbcglobal.net on or before July 29, 2011 on official validation forms. Information provided must include exhibitor name, mailing address, phone #, club or chapter, name(s) of parent(s) or guardian(s), photo of goat, goat’s number id, goat’s sex, and goats approximate date of birth. Verification of validation will be e-mailed back to exhibitor at address provided. CHECK-IN: Goats are to be on the fairgrounds Wednesday, October 19, 2011, for check-in by noon. The division superintendent will assign pens if available. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per breeding goat.<br />JUNIOR HORSE DIVISION – All horses entering the Jim Wells County Fair must be tested for EIA according to the Texas Animal Health Commission rules & regulations. The exhibitor or immediate family must own animal by August 10, 2011. Horses under lease, but not owned by exhibitor, do not qualify. Animal may be grade or registered, any breed. VALIDATION DATE: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. All horses must be at the fairgrounds to validate. You must have a Grade Identification Form or a copy of Registration Forms and a copy of all Coggins to leave at validation. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per class.<br />JUNIOR BREEDERS BEEF HEIFER DIVISION – Heifer must be owned, in possession and registered in the name of the exhibitor by the parent association prior to August 13, 2011. Must show and have in possession the original registration papers (except the Houston Livestock Show Scramble heifers). VALIDATION DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. WILL CHECK PAPERS AT VALIDATION. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head.<br />JUNIOR COMMERCIAL HEIFER DIVISION – A statement from the breeder as to the date of birth will determine age of heifers. Must show proof of ownership. Heifer must be in the exhibitor’s possession prior to Saturday, August 13, 2011. VALIDATION DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. WILL CHECK BREEDERS’ STATEMENT AT VALIDATION. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head.<br />SCRAMBLE HEIFER DIVISION – A statement from the breeder as to the date of birth will determine age of heifers. Heifers must have come from a previously held Jim Wells County Calf Scramble. VALIDATION DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the fairgrounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. WILL CHECK BREEDERS’ STATEMENT AT VALIDATION. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head.<br />VOCATIONAL SHOP PROJECTS DIVISION – This division is open to all 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members enrolled in the public and parochial schools of Jim Wells County. Projects constructed during the previous 12 month period prior to the fair are eligible. Projects must be the direct result of the student’s own effort. Projects must be entered between 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Ribbons will be presented at approximately 10:30 a.m.in the Merchant's Building following judging on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Exhibitor must sell a fair membership. ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per project.<br />HOME ECONOMICS DIVISION – Entry forms available at the County Extension Office. Entries must be turned into the same office by Friday, September 9, 2011. Articles must be the work of the exhibitor completed since the 2010 fair and have not been judged previously in the fair. ENTRY FEE: None (BUT PLEASE NOTE) youth entries must be a member of 4-H, FHA, FCCLA or an organized club and must sell one (1) fair membership ticket. To place articles in this division adults must be a member of the Fair Association. Senior citizens are free, no fee required.<br />CALF SCRAMBLE DIVISION – Only active 4-H and FFA members that live or go to school in Jim Wells County may participate. Contestants must answer 5 questions (on a separate sheet of paper) that are attached to the minor’s release/entry card. Contestants must submit the answered questions, minor’s release/entry card to the 4-H leaders and FFA advisors on Friday, September 2, 2011. Incomplete minor’s release will not be accepted. All information requested must be complete. RECIPIENTS MUST SUBMIT MONTHLY REPORTS TO THEIR SUPERVISORS, SPONSORS AND THE SCRAMBLE HEIFER SUPERINTENDENT BY NO LATER THAN THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH.Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-50981747706965472762011-03-20T09:06:00.000-07:002011-03-24T09:08:50.062-07:00District 12 Community Service ProjectsLeadership Through Literacy - Collect age appropriate books and donate in the community. District 12 4-H Roundup.<br /><br />Clothing and Hats - Collect gently used clothing and hats for the needy. District 12 4-H Fashion Show.<br /><br />Brighter Days Horse Refuge - collect 2 items needed by the refuge (fly masks, wormers, buckets, etc.) District 12 4-H Horse Show.<br /><br />Tabs for Ronald - collect soda can tabs and or aluminum cans - District 12 4-H Election conventionTessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-13307027154144366122010-10-07T11:17:00.000-07:002010-10-07T11:27:29.441-07:00JWC 4-H Calender of Events for 2010-2011October<br />3-9 National 4-H Week<br />9 One Day 4-H<br />18-23Jim Wells County Fair<br />29 State Lamb and Goat Validations<br /><br />November<br />2 County Food Challenge<br />15 Major Livestock Show Exhibitors Meeting<br />19-21Leaders for Life Weekend Conference<br />20 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza<br />20 Retirement Party for Nora<br />29 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting<br /><br />December<br />4 District 12 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge, Falfurrias<br /><br />January<br />15 District Council and Adult Leaders Meeting<br />31 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting<br /><br />February<br />1 All entry cards due for the Mercedes Livestock Show<br />4-21San Antonio Livestock Show<br /><br />March<br />1 County Photography Contest Deadline<br />2-21Houston Livestock Show<br />7 Jim Wells County 4-H Round-up for Method Demonstrations and Share-the-Fun<br />25 County Fashion Show<br />28 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting<br /><br />April<br />6 District 12 4-H Photography Contest<br />9 Multi-District Horse Judging contest, College Station<br />14 District 12 Roundup<br />16 District 12 Fashion Show Kingsville<br />25-29 TAKS testing<br />30 Multi-District Judging Contest, College Station<br /><br />May <br />14 District 12 4-H Shooting Sports<br />23 County Council and Adult Leaders Meeting<br /><br />June<br />10 District 12 4-H Horse Show<br />10 County Record Books are DUE<br />13-17 State 4-H Roundup<br />20-23 District 12 4-H Leadership Lab<br />22 District Election Convention (During Leadership Lab)<br /><br />July<br />7 District 12 Record Book Judging<br />8 JWC 4-H Outstanding Awards Interviews<br />13-16 County Camp, Brownwood<br /><br />August<br />12-14 District 12 4-H Council Officers Retreat<br /><br />** 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 9.27.2010Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-75281037470689272912010-10-05T10:02:00.000-07:002010-10-05T10:18:52.659-07:00Play 4-H Eco Challenge!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw6Zq270lsoWq2ldOMXfGmVa6b7efIm4S8rBl_V9eGElJo718jNPwQQtBWKxruOJ11tweycqZX8N95jqQ__mvGLnMdYcpj4JCctEsOYJcTluRNsXbJY2zR3z9d-UGNN-bA47bLXAtqW8q/s1600/ecoChallenge.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw6Zq270lsoWq2ldOMXfGmVa6b7efIm4S8rBl_V9eGElJo718jNPwQQtBWKxruOJ11tweycqZX8N95jqQ__mvGLnMdYcpj4JCctEsOYJcTluRNsXbJY2zR3z9d-UGNN-bA47bLXAtqW8q/s400/ecoChallenge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524609287817212674" /></a><br />Play the <a href="http://4hlists.org/t/4367899/1164067/1097/0/">4-H Eco Challenge</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br />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.Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-41943372949198471052010-10-05T09:06:00.000-07:002010-10-05T10:02:03.366-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-oKzgEsoWceAVKpls8eib9FUA77sfr73Unnkux-1sDLdBsgNv-V0-wiMKjHjgKPayLstVGovycBqpKpR_C7PQpixOFiMUBnR_-j_qcdpa2IFhSHlgCE7ajBO1lNGKV4uFeiiNeA4WAl8/s1600/makeadifference1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-oKzgEsoWceAVKpls8eib9FUA77sfr73Unnkux-1sDLdBsgNv-V0-wiMKjHjgKPayLstVGovycBqpKpR_C7PQpixOFiMUBnR_-j_qcdpa2IFhSHlgCE7ajBO1lNGKV4uFeiiNeA4WAl8/s400/makeadifference1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524594355588446946" /></a>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-580711552926525372010-10-05T09:04:00.001-07:002010-10-05T09:04:38.150-07:00Making A Difference For Life Through 4HMAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE THROUGH 4-H<br />Writer: Toby L. Lepley, t-lepley@tamu.edu, 979-845-1212<br />Contact: County Extension Offi ce<br />For more than 103 years, the 4-H Program of Texas has been engaging youth in acti viti es that help<br />develop skills for a lifeti me. These skills range from communicati on to community service and from goal<br />setti ng to leadership. Regardless of the skill learned, the benefi ts gathered from a young person parti cipati ng in<br />the 4-H Program is priceless.<br />The 4-H Program is nati onwide youth development program that has more than 6.5 million youth<br />involved in it annually. Administered in Texas by the AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System,<br />4-H serves youth in all 254 counti es in the state through a network of 250 County Extension Offi ces. 4-H is<br />managed jointly by both a professional and volunteer staff . Texas 4-H, the largest 4-H program in the country,<br />has more than 550,000 youth members and more than 35,000 volunteers working together to deliver the<br />more than 95 projects, opportuniti es, and events off ered annually through the program.<br />4-H is unique in that it off ers experiences to the most urban young person and youth in rural areas by<br />providing the opportunity to parti cipate in community 4-H clubs, learning experiences in school classrooms,<br />day and overnight camps, and other special interest opportuniti es. Texas 4-H also serves the sons and<br />daugthers of our military personnel through the 4-H Military Program located throughout the state, primarily<br />on military bases.<br />Youth members can parti cipate in a variety of projects in the areas of technology, human sciences,<br />animals and household pets, science and engineering, natural resources, and wildlife. Beyond the excitement<br />of learning something new through a project, youth have the opportunity to parti cipate in leadership<br />conferences, travel the world, become involved in their community through service, and meet new friends<br />in a safe and comfortable setti ng. A young person’s experiences in 4-H makes a diff erence for a lifeti me by<br />allowing them to grow and appreciate the importance of being a good citi zen, a strong leader, and a person of<br />character.<br />If you would like to learn more about 4-H, or have a family member join 4-H, contact your local County<br />Extension Offi ce or visit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website at: htt p://texas4-h.tamu.edu.Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-13128759729711443392010-10-05T08:19:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:34:07.647-07:00National 4-H Week Oct 3 - 9, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mjpVNWqsgp3es1gYYLbE8w-dwJrXVWvFY-KiB_X_aHnH-BhmPgT8LEGovm3gVHDTro251dspqtSKNOruMZfaTHKLT9Bj5bMnaSNFw8ukpKOoTD9Q4qXAN3mNTAEhA66tyCgwi1UjW0Zu/s1600/4h+picture.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mjpVNWqsgp3es1gYYLbE8w-dwJrXVWvFY-KiB_X_aHnH-BhmPgT8LEGovm3gVHDTro251dspqtSKNOruMZfaTHKLT9Bj5bMnaSNFw8ukpKOoTD9Q4qXAN3mNTAEhA66tyCgwi1UjW0Zu/s400/4h+picture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524583903594768242" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Premont Cactus 4-H Club would like YOU to:<br /><br />MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR LIFE!<br /><br />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!Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-5165614201465436682010-08-17T14:38:00.001-07:002010-08-17T14:38:06.301-07:00August 8, 2010 Meeting<span xmlns=''><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><strong>Premont Cactus 4-H<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><strong>Meeting Agenda<br /></strong></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:12pt'>August 8, 2010<br /></span></p><p style='text-align: center'><span style='font-size:12pt'>3:00 pm – Casa Real<br /></span></p><ol style='margin-left: 54pt'><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><br /> <strong>Call to order</strong> – Brianna Saenz<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Pledge, Motto and Prayer</strong> – Ryan and Emily Kalinec<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Ice Breaker </strong>– Monica Moralez<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Secretary's minutes </strong>– Gabby Cantu<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Treasurer's report</strong> – Isaac Salinas<br /></span></li><li><div><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Old Business</strong> – <br /></span></div><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'>State Roundup Results</span>: Travis Brown and Aaron Lee Consumer Decision Making team placed 19<sup>th</sup>; Brianna Saenz's team placed 20<sup>th</sup>. Brianna and Meagan Saenz participated in Leaders for Life and their team placed 7<sup>th</sup>. Monica Moralez participated in Healthy Lifestyles Invitational. Congrats to all!<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'>Country / District Record Book Results</span>: <br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'> Laynie Bowman – Foods & Nutrition Blue Ribbon<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Emily Kalinec – Gardening/Horticulture Blue<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Bailey Smith – Horse – Blue<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Lauren Bowman – Foods & Nutrition Blue; Blue Dist<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Jacob Russell – Plant Animal Open Blue; Blue Dist<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Ryan Kalinec Science/Technology Blue; Red Dist<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Chance Russell Veterinary Science Blue; Red Dist<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Thomas Bowman Beef Blue; Blue Dist.<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Monica Moralez – Rabbit – 2<sup>nd</sup> place<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Brianna Saenz – Citizenship – 1<sup>st</sup> Place ; 2<sup>nd</sup> Place Dist<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Meagan Saenz – Photography – 2<sup>nd</sup> place<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>Congratulations to everyone who participated! <br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'>So Tx Cattleman's Roundup</span> – Thanks to everyone who donated their time and talent towards this great fundraiser. The county raised around $8000.00<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'>National Santa Gertrudis Show – </span>Sada Engelking participated and placed 18<sup>th</sup> in her class. Great job Sada!<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'>State 4-H Photo Contest</span>- Meagan and Brianna Saenz participated and received blue and red ribbons. Great job to Brianna and Meagan!<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 18pt'><br /> </p></li><li><div><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>New Business</strong> –<br /></span></div><ol><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Changing the date of monthly meetings</strong> to the second Sunday of the month.<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><br /> <strong>New 4-H Club Sign</strong> – 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? <br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>T-shirt Design</strong> – <br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'>Nominations for <strong>Refreshment committee Chairman</strong><br /> </span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>4-H Insurance and Background Checks</strong>: Motion to have the club pay the $1.00 per member fee for insurance and the fees for Adult leaders? Second?<br /></span></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt; text-decoration:underline'><strong>Fair Entries – Deadline to turn into Tammy Martinez is September 3<sup>rd</sup>. Cards/entries must be signed along with cash or a money order.<br /></strong></span></li><li><div><span style='font-size:12pt; text-decoration:underline'><strong>Annual 4-H Enrollment for 2010-2011<br /></strong></span></div><p><span style='font-size:12pt'>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:<br /></span></p><p><a href='https://texas.4honline.com'><span style='font-size:12pt'>https://texas.4honline.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt'><br /> </span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'>You will need to login to your account and update your profile information.<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p></li></ol></li><li><div><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Reminders:<br /></strong></span></div><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Foods and Nutrition/Clothing Day Camp</strong> August 10<sup>th</sup><br /> </span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Annual Awards Banquet</strong> – August 28<sup>th</sup> 6:00pm<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>State Fair of Texas</strong> deadline for entries August 18<sup>th</sup><br /> </span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>State Lamb/Goat Tags</strong> deadline to order August 25<sup>th</sup><br /> </span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Home Economics Entries</strong> due in Co office by Friday, September 10. Forms may be downloaded from JWC website: <a href='http://jimwells-tx.tamu.edu'>http://jimwells-tx.tamu.edu</a><br /> </span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Horse Validation Forms</strong> are available from the county website too<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>JWC 4-H Horse Club</strong> is have a horse judging team practice on August 9 at 7:15<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>4-H Vet Science Project</strong> is being revived. Interested members must let the office know by August 23<sup>rd</sup> to order their manuals<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>August 16<sup>th</sup></strong> is a multi-county club and county officers retreat to be held in Kingsville.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>August 23<sup>rd</sup></strong> is the next County Council meeting<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>August 24<sup>th</sup></strong> is the deadline to RSVP for banquet<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p></li><li><div><span style='font-size:12pt'><br /> <strong>Presentation </strong>– Jan Wilson – Rabbits<br /></span></div><p><br /> </p></li><li><span style='font-size:12pt'><strong>Adjourn</strong> – The next meeting will be held on September _____, 2010. During the September meeting the Martinez family will sponsor and Iron Chef Challenge!!!!!!!<br /></span></li></ol><p><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'><span style='font-size:12pt'>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!<br /></span></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'><br /> </p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Oct program – Ryan and Emily Kalinec National Science Experiment<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Nov program – Salute to Veteran's – Isaac Salinas/Ryan Kalinec and AJ Palacios present a lesson on the American Flag<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Dec program – Christmas Party – Premont Nursing Home Fundraiser ideas<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Jan program – Barrera Family – topic to be determined<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Feb program – Russell Family – Companion Animal/Vet Science<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>Mar program – Bowman Family – Rattlesnake Bite Awareness<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>April program – Easter Celebration Preparations<br /></p><p style='margin-left: 54pt'>May program – Elections/Grad – End of year celebration<br /></p></span>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-2516877380141979542010-05-13T07:56:00.001-07:002010-06-08T12:56:51.333-07:002010 Graduating SeniorsThe 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.<br /><br />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.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr4eZLCnmRDLSBXiIfsMskkgEQIXyq-a1v54ieXMStWoLDr5BgUx7hJDFVbs8gO-ooMl38JXyRJA8WsCMkONVrcJlN93HLWy88mTk6hdkKH8Mjz-YY41htE5gHDojTgrSu7hmudnl3OHa/s1600/aaron.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr4eZLCnmRDLSBXiIfsMskkgEQIXyq-a1v54ieXMStWoLDr5BgUx7hJDFVbs8gO-ooMl38JXyRJA8WsCMkONVrcJlN93HLWy88mTk6hdkKH8Mjz-YY41htE5gHDojTgrSu7hmudnl3OHa/s400/aaron.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470822763616056674" /></a><br /><br /><br />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. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-irVr1GcjC_b6ZqAW9nWD_DC6_3AJTDu20kRvq7NJ86W0GpZvrbhJEPiYl8YaMLnB0gZUt2DOsw8X67XPX-cGoXBxLfDz68hLhZKBzWhHkZBqeLr8xlesKvhqciVIHFPKIrwHraGBJMN/s1600/img580.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-irVr1GcjC_b6ZqAW9nWD_DC6_3AJTDu20kRvq7NJ86W0GpZvrbhJEPiYl8YaMLnB0gZUt2DOsw8X67XPX-cGoXBxLfDz68hLhZKBzWhHkZBqeLr8xlesKvhqciVIHFPKIrwHraGBJMN/s400/img580.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470825187588890002" /></a><br /><br />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!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDgNP6k5uptCTVuXuA3_PviOnz1Q1IEqiH9VkNWyE23t-quR2IxaEsMlAjPt2GcsFPIMsK6FEVTZMgkzyonH70LMsRbZdDsOnmymRkq27lyo36gVPL1JZwGI4Ticn6abWHT_8l91eGHa0/s1600/travis+1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDgNP6k5uptCTVuXuA3_PviOnz1Q1IEqiH9VkNWyE23t-quR2IxaEsMlAjPt2GcsFPIMsK6FEVTZMgkzyonH70LMsRbZdDsOnmymRkq27lyo36gVPL1JZwGI4Ticn6abWHT_8l91eGHa0/s400/travis+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470829177365575474" /></a>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-73364915536135821872010-04-03T14:18:00.000-07:002010-04-03T15:30:15.892-07:004-H’s Give2Vote Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-20ylQgUXi4KZDsJxPv7An4zo4oLS9PEh8OpERwRpycg_qCpoJXG5PcCktwGVnfZ5C3iytODNM5Jb_vTaOJpnfP4Y6zg1klyfjlaXxU5cE25jg209ASFfKB2QvqPMATfvuhBJ4Wm6D7p/s1600/vote2challenge.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-20ylQgUXi4KZDsJxPv7An4zo4oLS9PEh8OpERwRpycg_qCpoJXG5PcCktwGVnfZ5C3iytODNM5Jb_vTaOJpnfP4Y6zg1klyfjlaXxU5cE25jg209ASFfKB2QvqPMATfvuhBJ4Wm6D7p/s400/vote2challenge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456041338666252498" /></a><br />Support Your Local 4‑H Program<br /><br />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.<br /> <br />Learn more about how 4‑H reaches every county in the U.S.<br />Proof positive that 4‑H works: The 4‑H Study of Positive Youth DevelopmentTessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-71275094744790027032010-04-03T13:42:00.000-07:002010-04-03T13:48:05.894-07:00Go Glamour...Go Green 4-H Fashion Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6cBMMxWOde_6arfv9eROTK_hnibXzrJdpzKJi8LUi1Cii-DUElSbQB205uZxlP5m1nFYT4Lr2Xb6M_t5-Njf17nMR86lmlIX9YE2jM2m7vjGOzg5rcBpYDuVvfzbyOFFC6IXjMOla4cc/s1600/IMG00104.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6cBMMxWOde_6arfv9eROTK_hnibXzrJdpzKJi8LUi1Cii-DUElSbQB205uZxlP5m1nFYT4Lr2Xb6M_t5-Njf17nMR86lmlIX9YE2jM2m7vjGOzg5rcBpYDuVvfzbyOFFC6IXjMOla4cc/s400/IMG00104.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456015722949540434" /></a><br />The cat walk was shining with our 4-H stars at the 4-H Fashion Show. <br /><br />Results are:<br /><br />Pre 4-H: Buying-Casual; Laynie Bowman, Blue Ribbon<br /><br />Junior: Construction-Specialty; Lauren Bowman; Top Winner<br /><br />Intermediate: Buying-Casual; Gabriela Cantu; Top Winner<br />Buying Causal; Isaac Salinas; Alternate Winner<br /><br />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.Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-33511608517820166432010-04-03T13:39:00.000-07:002010-04-05T10:07:13.334-07:00County Roundup ParticipantsCongratulations to the following County Roundup Participants:<br /><br />Pre 4-H: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Bailey Smith, Laynie Bowman and Emily Kalinec; Blue Ribbon<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2nsbmZ7sE0mjdMwzy9hUJA?authkey=Gv1sRgCNuY47KthOq-UQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VRShJDYSqHQ/S7eylXYJMsI/AAAAAAAACzI/VYPt-LyOV0I/s144/MOV05338.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tbowman93/20100402?authkey=Gv1sRgCNuY47KthOq-UQ&feat=embedwebsite">2010-04-02</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Junior: Share-the-Fun Choreographed Routine - Lauren Bowman, Jake Russell, and Chance Russell; Blue Ribbon<br /><br /><br />Good luck to the Junior group as they will be competing at the District 12 4-H Round-up in Kingsville on April 10th.Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-64237652641491946672010-04-03T08:19:00.000-07:002010-04-03T13:36:56.090-07:00Tractor Supply Co.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDPNOFG3jal_hMfjdOrLVOne3vA5W54Ni9UTlJbJfVrnATkE6RnDZ6kDkDhTnQv7eJ4QFGuSGDd_DfywSibqOjCtjpVXSrSZDdjbJZgKhxWDiAKP617pXageUhkLg-tDOad9y80pw2hLV/s1600/4H_TSC_CLOVER_pageAD.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDPNOFG3jal_hMfjdOrLVOne3vA5W54Ni9UTlJbJfVrnATkE6RnDZ6kDkDhTnQv7eJ4QFGuSGDd_DfywSibqOjCtjpVXSrSZDdjbJZgKhxWDiAKP617pXageUhkLg-tDOad9y80pw2hLV/s400/4H_TSC_CLOVER_pageAD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455964185789561970" /></a>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-36823781528659842202010-02-02T09:17:00.000-08:002010-02-02T09:19:48.741-08:00Good Luck Livestock Show ParticipantsGood luck to the 4-H'ers participating in the San Antonio Livestock Show:<br /><br />Market Goats - Meagan and Brianna Saenz<br />Market Swine - Sebi Palacios, Thomas and Lauren Bowman, AJ Palacios and Isaac Salinas<br />Consumer Decision Making Contests - Meagan and Brianna Saenz, Aaron lee and Travis BrownTessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-64767718586463653842010-02-02T09:11:00.000-08:002010-02-02T09:13:47.515-08:00Community Easter Hunt11th Annual Premont Cactus 4-H<br />Community Easter Celebration<br />March 27, 2010<br /><br />To the Good Citizens and Dedicated Businesses of Premont:<br /> Once again, the Premont Cactus 4-H Club is sponsoring its annual Community Easter Celebration for the children of Premont and the surrounding areas.<br /> 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!<br /> 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?<br /> 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.<br /> We need:<br />*Candy suitable for younger children (no jawbreakers or dangerous items, please),<br />*Small prizes, toys and stuffed animals that can be made into Easter Prize baskets<br />*Refreshments and ice<br />*Other misc. items or funds to purchase necessary items.<br /><br />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:<br />Gretchen Saenz#348-4051 or Anna Chapa #348-3213<br />Chris Moralez #455-1326 or Tessa Bowman #348-2226<br />Cathy Lee #348-2027 or Tammy Martinez #348-2061<br />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.<br />Your contributions are extremely welcomed and your generosity and cooperation in this event will truly benefit our community.<br /><br />Thank You!Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-2101101452603666462009-10-06T08:36:00.000-07:002009-10-06T09:27:32.372-07:00County Food ShowOctober 3, 2009 several Premont Cactus 4-H members "Discovered the Treasure of Flavors" at the County Food Show. Pre 4-H members, Bailey Smith (Fun Fruit Kabobs), Laynie Bowman (Dirt Pudding) and Emily Kalinec (Fruity Frogs) had a wonderful time. <br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/flCSre9FAg2UvZhYcJKrXQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_VRShJDYSqHQ/SsoXXJAl2QI/AAAAAAAABr0/FPq9BFqGhQw/s288/DSC04726.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tbowman93/CoFoodshow2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite">Co foodshow 2009</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Junior members: Lauren Bowman (Caldo by Grandpa Jesse), Ryan Kalinec (Chew on This! Pencil Snack), Chance Russell (Fruit Caterpillars), and Jake Russell (Salmon Celery Trees).<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/op_Rn5niRhQZWAnhB5Ziig?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_VRShJDYSqHQ/SsoW_VNC8sI/AAAAAAAABrs/hb5nxFKAg2Q/s400/DSC04724.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tbowman93/CoFoodshow2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite">Co foodshow 2009</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Intermediate members: Thomas Bowman (Grilled Flank Steak Argentine Style).<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_nV0wPGZhQkHzMPvagtMhw?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_VRShJDYSqHQ/SsoXj7Td14I/AAAAAAAABr4/qEaC1O0rcYw/s400/DSC04727.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tbowman93/CoFoodshow2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE&feat=embedwebsite">Co foodshow 2009</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Senior members: Meagan Saenz (Chinese Pepper Steak), Brianna Saenz (Banana Nut Muffins).<br /><br /><br />Congratulations to all participants!!!!<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Ftbowman93%2Falbumid%2F5389143279813562817%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCMCV-6jmp6eN3AE%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-39141994482068682452009-10-06T08:32:00.000-07:002009-10-06T08:36:01.903-07:00National 4-H Week Oct 4 - 10, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RlrTQovXr5yp2VShrcLyGCve3pIz9wRCZytlKjmLfGHIAS0lGE_JUj0JZ5jCf8OU6L6-4XAEfxegPcWu0dudC3w_-LRyqlw0XNZBYsj2nBjo2m-5JtbrzwKctwG8XnGz4jeJg0Tuci5z/s1600-h/7717_1235151766998_1475327942_30666597_3677022_n.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RlrTQovXr5yp2VShrcLyGCve3pIz9wRCZytlKjmLfGHIAS0lGE_JUj0JZ5jCf8OU6L6-4XAEfxegPcWu0dudC3w_-LRyqlw0XNZBYsj2nBjo2m-5JtbrzwKctwG8XnGz4jeJg0Tuci5z/s320/7717_1235151766998_1475327942_30666597_3677022_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389510811354675442" /></a><br />Wear your green with Pride!!!!<br /><br />Jeff Gordon proudly supports 4-HTessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-63491291393685863692009-09-02T13:18:00.000-07:002009-09-02T16:00:36.584-07:004H One Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55NCevp5qK4BXnJ0Oy4MxWHk9hkfEuW5givlBVwXkDEJnvQLoD49FhhrFy3nRNLJv3m7FBUtxYVhza7byQwJz3Vbqdf2FzdZoMOJjz3ZwQ1k1Y-xHFbdsYcGzmyDc4kbKC6kzJUjBjGbd/s1600-h/ONE+DAY+4H.bmp"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55NCevp5qK4BXnJ0Oy4MxWHk9hkfEuW5givlBVwXkDEJnvQLoD49FhhrFy3nRNLJv3m7FBUtxYVhza7byQwJz3Vbqdf2FzdZoMOJjz3ZwQ1k1Y-xHFbdsYcGzmyDc4kbKC6kzJUjBjGbd/s320/ONE+DAY+4H.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377005877119541842" /></a><br /><a href="http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/oneday/"></a><br /><br /><br />One day can make a difference.<br />One day 4-H is going to change Texas.<br />This October 10th, all over our state, 4-H clubs will be going out into their communities to lend a helping hand in exciting new ways. What will you do?<br /><br />Choose something as simple as mowing a local neighbor's lawn, or organize hundreds of your 4-H friends and design a project that benefits your entire county. Whether you work by yourself or with other community groups-it's all good!<br /><br />Sponsors and donors, we need your help! Get behind this unprecedented opportunity for outreach and help us show Texas, our country, and the world why 4-H IS the future!<br /><br />Be creative-the sky's the limit! Let's join together and show everyone the power of 4-H one day!<br /><br />Over the next few weeks, all the info you'll need to get organized and plan your one day 4-H service event will be available online and through your local 4-H leaders.<br /><br />What will you do, one day?Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-54795355218890927972009-08-17T10:25:00.000-07:002009-09-03T11:23:27.883-07:00Premont Cactus 4-Her's Shine at Awards Banquet<A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFIGPNMTi6kW02jpSNAN1b5Kw1ZBqtk0ZC9kS0Laa-1f_u35zPuNxkMUIIZ6sAz7OuEyB9pNYGG3CBtgTKsLNc6y2IA9PLAOQzzwKzUP8Sm62fmUDf7hH1KY8zY2Tvb8eFX-Rf76LU7yF/s1600-h/img580.jpg"><IMG border=0 alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFIGPNMTi6kW02jpSNAN1b5Kw1ZBqtk0ZC9kS0Laa-1f_u35zPuNxkMUIIZ6sAz7OuEyB9pNYGG3CBtgTKsLNc6y2IA9PLAOQzzwKzUP8Sm62fmUDf7hH1KY8zY2Tvb8eFX-Rf76LU7yF/s320/img580.jpg"></A> <br /><DIV style="CLEAR: both"><A href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target=ext><IMG style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border=0 alt="Posted by Picasa" align=middle src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif"></A></DIV>"4-H...Green Out" Saturday, August 15, 2009 Annual 4-H Awards Night The audience was dazzled by the Mistress of Ceremonies Miss Meghan Martinez and the many outstanding 4-H members. Premont Cactus was proud to have so many honored. Outstanding Junior - Lauren Bowman; "I Dare You" Award- Brianna Saenz; Outstanding Senior - Meagan Saenz; Hall of Fame - Meghan Martinez. Many other Premont Cactus 4-Her's were recognized for their many county, district and state competitions. Incentive awards were give to the following: T-shirts: AJ Palacios, Emily Kalinec, Ryan Kalinec and Tilden Whitefield; Zippered Portfolio: Laynie Bowman; Briefcase: Thomas Bowman; Duffle Bag: Lauren Bowman, Meagan Saenz, and Meghan Martinez; Jacket: Brianna Saenz 2009 Award Pins: Laynie Bowman - Foods & Nutrition Lauren Bowman - Foods & Nutrition; 2 years AJ Palacios - Swine; 1 year Thomas Bowman - Beef; 2 years Brianna Saenz - Citizenship; 4 years Meagan Saenz - Citizenship; 4 years Meghan Martinez - 8 years Congratulations to all our outstanding 4-Her's! Keep up the Good Work!!!!!!<br /><OBJECT id=BLOG_video-36ee303ba1780de3 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="36ee303ba1780de3"></OBJECT>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-64830995798061759152009-08-12T10:06:00.001-07:002009-08-12T10:06:24.745-07:00August 2, 2009 Meeting<span xmlns=''><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>First meeting of the 2009 – 2010 clubs year was held August 2, 2009 at the Casa Real. The meeting was called to order by President Meagan Saenz. Lauren Bowman led the club in the Pledge, 4H Motto, Pledge and Prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting were read by Secretary Thomas Bowman. Travis Brown made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Trevor Martinez. Travis Brown read the Treasurer's report. The July bank balance is $400.82. A motion by Aaron Lee seconded by Lauren Bowman was made and the report was approved.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'> Old Business: Record book winners were recognized: Laynie Bowman, Pre 4-H; District awards: Lauren Bowman (Foods & Nutrition); AJ Palacios (Swine) blue ribbons in the Junior Division. In the Intermediate Division: Thomas Bowman (Beef); Brianna Saenz (Citizenship) blue ribbons. In the Senior Division: Maegan Saenz (Citizenship) 2<sup>nd</sup> Place and Meghan Martinez (Poultry) 1<sup>st</sup> Place. Meghan Martinez advanced to State competition.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>New Business: Club voted and chose a design for the new club t-shirt. A grey shirt with a "Green since…" design was chosen. The club voted to pay for club member t-shirts in full. An officer training will be held Monday, August 17<sup>th</sup> in Kingsville. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by August 12<sup>th</sup>. <span style='text-decoration:underline'><strong>Fair paperwork is due August 28<sup>th</sup></strong></span>. All money is required in the form of <span style='text-decoration:underline'>cash or money order</span> by this date. Paperwork can be turned into Tammy Martinez at Premont Automotive and Cathy Lee will take it to Alice for the club. Homemaking entry forms are due <span style='text-decoration:underline'><strong>September 11<sup>th</sup></strong></span> in the Extension office.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'><span style='text-decoration:underline'><strong>August 15<sup>th</sup> is Annual Awards Banquet</strong></span> to be held at the Merchant's building at the fairgrounds in Alice. The theme is "4-H Green Out" and everyone attending is asked to bring a main dish and a vegetable or dessert. <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>The South Texas Cattleman's Round-up will be held on August 4<sup>th</sup>. 4-Her's are asked to donate baked goods or craft items to be auctioned. Proceeds are benefitting Driscoll Children's Hospital. Tessa Bowman offered to take any items to the sale barn on Tuesday.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>Annual 4-H Enrollment for 2009-2010: This year, all 4-H families must complete their 4-H enrollment on-line on 4-H Connect. The website address is: <a href='http://texas4-H.tamu.edu'>http://texas4-H.tamu.edu</a> Click on the 4-H Connect Link on the left hand side. There will no longer be the 4-H green enrollment forms, all enrollments must be completed on-line. <span style='text-decoration:underline'><strong>All enrollments must be completed by September 15.</strong></span> If a 4-Her 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 because they are not a current 4-H member.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>Announcement of the Diez y seiz parade is coming up!<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>Creative/fun time: Creating a clothespin reminder notes for upcoming meetings and activities. These can be entered in the fair as a craft item.<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>Gretchen Saenz has agreed to become the new club leader as Mrs. Kalinec is unable to at this time. We welcome Gretchen and will support her in every way!<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>The September meeting falls during the Labor Day weekend. The club voted and the date is being changed to <span style='text-decoration:underline'><strong>September 13<sup>th</sup>.</strong></span> Mark your calendars!!!!!!<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10pt'>A motion was made by Justin Barrera and seconded by Trevor Martinez to adjourn the meeting.<br /></span></p></span>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-62250842393696264802009-06-17T09:25:00.000-07:002009-06-17T09:39:19.490-07:00Fight BAC<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXec74gZ_HNFIkU5tC07pVTCXCKFOSCYdbNI0suMD1c5Cjp6bhw6ZfPMbgAC8WVl0CSO3WqNiwF5k2u1y7SrtSq6H0KkW6z1PBmccYQXhHGhwn6eRSR8dGxaPKX4Ku5fT7h3EVYmARFF-8/s1600-h/logo-over.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXec74gZ_HNFIkU5tC07pVTCXCKFOSCYdbNI0suMD1c5Cjp6bhw6ZfPMbgAC8WVl0CSO3WqNiwF5k2u1y7SrtSq6H0KkW6z1PBmccYQXhHGhwn6eRSR8dGxaPKX4Ku5fT7h3EVYmARFF-8/s320/logo-over.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348336771795414802" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.fightbac.org/content/view/19/39/">fightbac.org</a>, the website of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), is a consumer food safety resource. Get free downloads on safe food handling information from Fight BAC!®. <br /><br />The Partnership for Food Safety Education saves lives and improves public health through research-based, actionable consumer food safety initiatives that reduce foodborne illness.<br /><br />PFSE unites representatives from industry associations, professional societies in food science, nutrition and health consumer groups, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration in an important initiative to educate the public about preventing foodborne illness.<br /><br /><br />Really Cool Games! <br /><br />Become a <a href="http://www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx">Scrub Club Member</a>, I did!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fooddetectives.com/">Food Detectives</a> fight bacteria!<br />Kids,<br />We need your help to fight an enemy... <br /><br />Bacteria lives on the food you eat if it isn't cooked and handled properly. It also lives on dirty hands. Eeeww! Come with us, and we'll show you how to fight this disgusting enemy. <br /><br />Posted by Lauren Bowman, 4-H member. Hoping this helps you fight bacteria!Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177125500775894714.post-70834113865622880462009-06-08T06:43:00.000-07:002009-06-17T08:29:21.898-07:00Tree Planting Day!<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JgGL4l8lqdM_qB2BaNOTBA?authkey=Gv1sRgCOCkn57-tuu1Cg&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_VRShJDYSqHQ/Si0izxInSCI/AAAAAAAABF4/S00YGO3lMyo/s400/DSC04533.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/tbowman93/TreePlanting6709?authkey=Gv1sRgCOCkn57-tuu1Cg&feat=embedwebsite">Tree planting 6709</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We did it!<br /><br />Thank you for your hard work, shoveling, planting and sweating!!!!!<br /><br />Keep up the great work!<br /><br />Members present: Meghan Martinez, Meagan and Brianna Saenz, Isaac Salinas, Ryan and Emily Kalinec, Justin, Katrina and Jordan Barrera, Jake and Chance Russell, AJ Palacios, Thomas, Lauren and Laynie Bowman. Adults: Liz Kalinec, Tammy and Carlos Martinez, Kathy Russell, Katherine Barrera, Adolfo Palacios, Keith and Tessa Bowman.<br /><br />Trees planted in the Bowman garden were: <a href="http://www.citrustreesonline.com/kimbrough-satsumas.asp">Kimbrough Satsuma</a>, Valley grown <a href="http://www.citrustreesonline.com/ruby-red-grapefruit.asp">Ruby Red Grapefruit </a>and a valley grown <a href="http://www.citrustreesonline.com/N33-navel-oranges.asp">Navel Orange</a>.<br /><br />Here are some action shots of our wonderful 4her's!<br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Ftbowman93%2Falbumid%2F5344959578678684961%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCOCkn57-tuu1Cg%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed>Tessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04860892324435405388noreply@blogger.com0